ZyXEL Communications WAP5805 5-GHz Wireless N600 HD Media Streaming Box User Manual Book
ZyXEL Communications Corporation 5-GHz Wireless N600 HD Media Streaming Box Book
Manual
Quick Start Guide
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WAP5805
5-GHz Wireless N600 HD Media Streaming Box
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 9/2013
Copyright © 2013 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
LAN IP Address AP: 192.168.1.2
Client: 192.168.1.10
Password 1234
WAP5805 User’s Guide2
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Screenshots and graphics in this book may differ slightly from your product due to differences in
your product firmware or your computer operating system. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WAP5805 and access the Web Configurator.
Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Getting to Know Your WAP5805 .............................................................................................................10
WAP5805 Modes ....................................................................................................................................18
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................20
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................23
Technical Reference: Expert Mode ..................................................................................................30
Access Point Expert Mode ......................................................................................................................32
Client Expert Mode ..................................................................................................................................37
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................42
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................46
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................61
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................72
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5805........................................................................................................10
1.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Applications ......................................................................................................................................10
1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5805 ........................................................................................................11
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5805 ......................................................................................... 11
1.5 Resetting the WAP5805 .................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................11
1.6 The WPS Button ...............................................................................................................................11
1.7 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................12
1.8 Wall-mounting Instructions ................................................................................................................14
1.8.1 Desktop Installation .................................................................................................................14
1.8.2 Wall-mounting Installation ........................................................................................................15
Chapter 2
WAP5805 Modes .................................................................................................................................18
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................18
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................18
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes .........................................................................................................18
2.1.3 Changing Operating Mode ......................................................................................................19
Chapter 3
The Web Configurator........................................................................................................................20
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................21
3.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................23
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................23
4.2 Configuring AP - Client Wireless Connection Using WPS ................................................................23
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4.2.1 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ....................................................................24
4.2.2 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................24
4.2.3 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................25
4.3 Configuring AP - Client Wireless Connection Using the Expert Mode Screens ................................27
4.4 Connecting the WAP5805 Client to a WAP5805 AP .........................................................................28
4.4.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey .............................................................29
4.4.2 Configuring Your Wireless Client .............................................................................................29
Part II: Technical Reference: Expert Mode.................................................... 30
Chapter 5
Access Point Expert Mode.................................................................................................................32
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................32
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................32
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................32
5.3.1 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................33
5.4 Setting your WAP5805 to AP Mode ..................................................................................................33
5.5 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................34
5.5.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................35
Chapter 6
Client Expert Mode .............................................................................................................................37
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................37
6.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................37
6.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................38
6.4 Setting your WAP5805 to Client Mode ..............................................................................................38
6.5 Client Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................39
6.6 Wireless LAN Site Survey Screen .....................................................................................................40
6.7 Expert Mode ......................................................................................................................................41
Chapter 7
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................42
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................42
7.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................42
7.3 View Log ...........................................................................................................................................42
7.4 Log Setting .......................................................................................................................................43
7.5 Packet Statistics ..............................................................................................................................44
7.6 WLAN Station Status ........................................................................................................................44
Chapter 8
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................46
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8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................46
8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................46
8.3 What You Should Know ....................................................................................................................47
8.3.1 Wireless Security Overview .....................................................................................................47
8.4 General Wireless LAN Screen ...................................................................................................48
8.4.1 WPA2-PSK ..............................................................................................................................50
8.5 AP Setup Screen ..............................................................................................................................51
8.5.1 Edit ..........................................................................................................................................52
8.6 MAC Filter ........................................................................................................................................55
8.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ......................................................................................................56
8.8 TWPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................57
8.9 WPS Station Screen .........................................................................................................................58
8.10 Scheduling Screen .........................................................................................................................59
Chapter 9
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................61
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................61
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................61
9.3 What You Need To Know ..................................................................................................................62
9.4 LAN IP Screen .................................................................................................................................62
9.5 IP Alias Screen .................................................................................................................................63
9.5.1 IP Alias ....................................................................................................................................63
Chapter 10
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................65
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................65
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................65
10.3 General Screen ............................................................................................................................65
10.4 Password Screen ...........................................................................................................................66
10.5 Time Setting Screen .......................................................................................................................67
10.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen .............................................................................................................68
10.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ...........................................................................................70
10.8 Restart Screen ...............................................................................................................................71
10.9 Language ........................................................................................................................................71
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................72
11.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................72
11.2 WAP5805 Access and Login ...........................................................................................................73
11.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................................................74
11.4 Resetting the WAP5805 to Its Factory Defaults ..............................................................................75
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ........................................................................77
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Appendix B Wireless LANs..............................................................................................................105
Appendix C Legal Information ......................................................................................................... 118
Index ..................................................................................................................................................123
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PART I
User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your WAP5805
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the WAP5805.
The WAP5805 enables home users to easily stream HD video content, enjoy IPTV services, and play
online games in different rooms via a wireless network connection with set-top boxes, game
consoles, and other heavy bandwidth devices.
With data rates of up to 600 Mbps, you can enjoy a breathtaking high-speed connection at home or
in the office. It is an excellent solution for daily activities such as file transfers, music downloading,
HD video streaming and online gaming.
1.2 Applications
The WAP5805 can be configured to use the following operating modes:
•AP. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5805 to work in AP mode (AP). You can
connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access and/or connect network devices via
the Ethernet ports of the WAP5805 in AP mode so that they can communicate with each other
and access the Internet. Wireless clients can connect to the WAP5805 in AP mode to access
network resources.
•Client. Use the switch on the side panel to set the WAP5805 to work in client mode (CL). The
WAP5805 in client mode can access the Internet through a WAP5805 in AP mode.
Figure 1 WAP5805 Applications
AP
CL
CL
CL
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1.3 Ways to Manage the WAP5805
Use any of the following methods to manage the WAP5805.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the WAP5805 using a
(supported) web browser.
• 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 WAP5805.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the WAP5805
Do the following things regularly to make the WAP5805 more secure and to manage the WAP5805
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 WAP5805 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WAP5805.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.5 Resetting the WAP5805
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 WAP5805 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 WAP5805 in AP mode will be reset to
“192.168.1.2” and the IP address of the WAP5805 in client mode will be reset to “192.168.1.10”.
1.5.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP5805.
3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP5805 back to its factory-default
configurations.
1.6 The WPS Button
You can use the WPS button ( ) on the front panel of the WAP5805 to activate WPS in order to
quickly set up a wireless network with strong security.
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1Make sure the POWER LED is on (not blinking).
2Press the WPS button for more than three seconds and release it. Press the WPS button on another
WPS-enabled device within range of the WAP5805.
Note: You must activate WPS in the WAP5805 that acts as the AP and in another
WAP5805 that acts as the client within two minutes of each other.
1.7 LEDs
Figure 2 Front Panel
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The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button for AP mode.
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button for CL mode.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button in AP mode
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Link Quality Green On This LED is always on after the system starts up.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power or WiFi is not functional.
Wireless Green On The WAP5805 is ready, able to send/receive data through the
wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
LAN Green On The WAP5805 has a successful 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Blue On The WAP5805 has a successful 10/100/1000 Mbps GbE
connection.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Power Green On The WAP5805 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power.
WPS Blue On The WPS function is enabled.
Blinking The WAP5805 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
device.
Off The WPS function is not ready or failed.
Table 2 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button in CL mode
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Link Quality Blue On The WAP5805 is connecting to an AP and the transmission rate
is greater than 150 Mbps.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power or not associating with an
AP.
Green On The WAP5805 is connecting to an AP and the transmission rate
is 50 to 150 Mbps.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power or not associating with an
AP.
Amber On The WAP5805 is connecting to an AP and the transmission rate
is less than 50 Mbps.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power or not associating with an
AP.
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1.8 Wall-mounting Instructions
1.8.1 Desktop Installation
When opening the product, there will be no need to assemble the device, as the WAP5805 will be
fully assembled for you.
Wireless Blue On The WAP5805 is ready, able to send/receive data through the
wireless LAN.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the wireless
LAN.
Off The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
LAN Green On The WAP5805 has a successful 10/100 Mbps fast Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Blue On The WAP5805 has a successful 10/100/1000 Mbps GbE
connection.
Blinking The WAP5805 is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
Off The LAN is not connected.
Power Green On The WAP5805 is receiving power and functioning properly.
Off The WAP5805 is not receiving power.
WPS Blue On The WPS function is enabled.
Blinking The WAP5805 is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless
device.
Off The WPS function is not ready or failed.
Table 2 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button in CL mode (continued)
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
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For desktop installation, place the WAP5805 in an area that is convenient for you to access and
preferably in a location that is away from other electric devices.
Figure 3 Arrows on the Stand and WAP5805
1.8.2 Wall-mounting Installation
Complete the following steps to hang your WAP5805 on a wall.
Table 3 Wall Mounting Information
Distance between holes 5 cm
M4 Screws Two
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1Disassemble the stand, see Section Figure 4 on page 16.
Figure 4 Stand Installation Example
2Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.
3Install the stand on the wall. Make sure the screw holes of the stand are on the top and screws are
snugly fastened to the wall. The stand needs to hold the weight of the WAP5805 with the
connection cables.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall
when installing the stand.
Figure 5 Installing the Stand
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4Hold the WAP5805 with the LEDs facing upward. Align the holes on the back of the WAP5805 with
the tabs on the stand. Attach the WAP5805 to the stand. Press gently but firmly until the WAP5805
clicks into place.
Figure 6 Attaching the WAP5805 to the Stand
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CHAPTER 2
WAP5805 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP5805. First, the term “mode”
refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
•Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator screen you want to use for
editing WAP5805 features.
•Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP5805, or simply how the WAP5805 is
being used in the network.
2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
•Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the WAP5805.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 3 on page
20 through Chapter 10 on page 65 discusses the screens in this mode.
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP5805, which can act as a:
•Access Point (AP). Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network
devices to connect to the WAP5805 wirelessly. Go to Section 5.5 on page 34 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
•Client (CL). Use this mode if there is an existing WAP5805 that acts as an AP in your network.
Go to Section 6.5 on page 39 to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP5805 to which you want to connect.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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2.1.3 Changing Operating Mode
Push the AP/CL switch on the WAP5805’s side panel to the AP position to have the WAP5805 act
as an access point. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP5805 work as a
wireless client. The WAP5805 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
Figure 7 Side Panel
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CHAPTER 3
The Web Configurator
3.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WAP5805 Web Configurator and provides an overview of
its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and
management of the WAP5805 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Firefox
2.0 and later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScripts (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 11 on page 72) to see how to make sure these
functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP5805.
2The default IP address of the WAP5805 in access point mode is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”. The
default IP address of the WAP5805 in client mode is “192.168.1.10”. In this case, your computer
must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254” except for
“192.168.1.10”.
3Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to
show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix A on page 77 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
4After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type “http://192.168.1.2” for AP and “http://192.168.1.10” for CL as the web address in your web
browser.
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3.2.1 Login Screen
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 8 Login screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator.
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password. Click Login.
This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone in your regional
location. This is set by factory default. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00
is 3:00 PM.
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3.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
Figure 9 Change Password Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
10 on page 65 to change this). Simply log back into the WAP5805 if this happens.
Table 5 Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
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CHAPTER 4
Tutorials
4.1 Overview
You can configure a WAP5805 AP - WAP5805 Client wireless connection using:
•Push Button Configuration (PBC)
•PIN Configuration
•Configuring AP - Client Wireless Connection Using the Expert Mode Screens
4.2 Configuring AP - Client Wireless Connection Using
WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses
the WAP5805 in AP mode as the AP and WAP5805 in client mode as the wireless client which
connects to a notebook.
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do
both.
•Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See Section 4.2.2 on page 24.This is the easier method.
•PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the WAP5805’s interface. See Section 4.2.3 on page 25. This
is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
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4.2.1 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (A) and wireless client (B in this
example) for wireless communication. Computers that connect to B can access the Internet
through the access point wirelessly.
Figure 10 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet
4.2.2 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
1Make sure that your WAP5805s are turned on and that they are within range of each other.
2Make sure the WPS ( ) buttons of both WAP5805s are on.
3Press the WPS buttons for more than three seconds. The WPS LEDs blink.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button
within two minutes of pressing the first one.
Note: Your WAP5805 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in
its Web Configurator. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can also
log into the Web Configurator and press the Push Button in the AP’s
Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen and the PBC
Start button in the client’s Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
screen.
The AP 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 AP securely.
A
B
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The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on
both AP and wireless client.
Figure 11 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
4.2.3 PIN Configuration
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use configuration interfaces of both AP
and client.
1Log into the client’s Web Configurator. Go to the Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN >
WPS screen to get a PIN number.
2Log into the AP’s Web Configurator. Enter the client’s PIN number to the PIN field in the
Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen.
3Click the PIN Start button in the client’s WPS screen and the start button in the AP’s WPS
Station screen within two minutes.
Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
AP
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The AP 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 AP
securely.
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security on AP and wireless
client by using PIN method.
Figure 12 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Client
COMMUNICATION
AP
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4.3 Configuring AP - Client Wireless Connection Using the
Expert Mode Screens
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters
on your WAP5805.
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your WAP5805.
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 3.2 on page 20).
1Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator.
2Enter SSID_Example3 as the Name (SSID) and select a channel or select Auto Channel
Selection to have the WAP5805 scans for and select an available channel automatically. Set
security mode to WPA2-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared
Key field. Click Apply.
Figure 13 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General (AP)
SSID SSID_Example3
Channel Auto
Security WPA2-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
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3Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device
Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status.
Figure 14 Tutorial: Checking Wireless Settings
4.4 Connecting the WAP5805 Client to a WAP5805 AP
If you have an access point with Internet access deployed in your network already, and you want to
use the WAP5805 as a wireless client to connect to the existing AP, set the WAP5805 to client mode.
The WAP5805 then acts as a wireless client. Your device, such as a computer, can connect to the
WAP5805 through a wired connection to access the Internet.
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4.4.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using Site Survey
1Go to Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Site Survey. The WAP5805 automatically
scans for and connects to an available wireless network. Select a SSID’s radio button and click Add
Profile to add this wireless device to a profile.
4.4.2 Configuring Your Wireless Client
1Open the Wireless LAN > General screen for WAP5805 in Client mode Web Configurator.
2Enter SSID_Example3 as the Name and select a channel in Channel Selection to have the
WAP5805 scans for that available channel. Set security mode to WPA2PSK and enter
ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared Key field. Click Apply.
Figure 15 Tutorial: Network > Wireless LAN > General (Client)
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PART II
Technical Reference:
Expert Mode
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CHAPTER 5
Access Point Expert Mode
5.1 Overview
The WAP5805 is set to one single package. In Access Point mode your WAP5805 bridges a wired
network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 16 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
Note: See Chapter 4 on page 23 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
5.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 5.5 on page 34) to view read-only information about your
WAP5805.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 79) to set the IP address for your WAP5805 acting as
an access point.
•Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 8 on page 46) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP5805.
5.3 What You Need to Know
See Chapter 4 on page 23 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the WAP5805 as an access
point.
CL
AP
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5.3.1 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See Chapter 8 on page 46 and Chapter 10 on page 79 for information on the configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
•See Chapter 10 on page 65 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
5.4 Setting your WAP5805 to AP Mode
1To set your WAP5805 to AP mode, see Section 2.1.3 on page 19.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP5805.
3The default IP address of the WAP5805 in AP mode is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your computer
must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”, except for
“192.168.1.10” since it is reserved for CL.
4Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to
show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix A on page 77 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
5After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type “http://192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
6Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
7Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
8The Easy mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.
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5.5 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
Figure 17 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 6 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point Mode
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics
automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics.
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device
mode you select.
Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu.
Table 7 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WAP5805’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
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5.5.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WAP5805 features in Access Point mode.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
WLAN Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device operating mode (Section 2.1.2 on page 18) to which the WAP5805’s
wireless LAN is set - Access Point Mode.
Wifi Mode This is the wifi mode of your device.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP5805 in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WAP5805 automatically
scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WAP5805 is using.
Summary
Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 7.5 on page 44).
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
WLAN Station Status Click Details... to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen (Section 7.6 on page
44). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the
WAP5805.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WAP5805 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP5805.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP5805 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP5805’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WAP5805’s processing ability is currently used. When
this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP5805 is running at full load, and the throughput is
not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you
should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.
Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WAP5805 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP5805 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is
disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/
A when the WLAN is disabled.
Table 7 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
Figure 18 Menu: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 8 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status This screen shows the WAP5805’s general device, system and interface
status information. Use this screen to access the summary statistics tables.
MONITOR
Log View Log Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your WAP5805 and
change your log settings.
Log Settings
Packet Statistics Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
WLAN Station
Status
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated
to the WAP5805.
CONFIGURATION
Network
Wireless LAN General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
More AP Use this screen to configure AP settings.
MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WAP5805 to block access to
devices or block the devices from accessing the WAP5805.
Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
IP Alias Use this screen to have the WAP5805 apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.
MAINTENANCE
General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names.
Password Password
Setup
Use this screen to change the password of your WAP5805.
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WAP5805’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade Use this screen to upload firmware to your WAP5805.
Backup/
Restore Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory
defaults to your WAP5805.
Restart System
Restart
This screen allows you to reboot the WAP5805 without turning the power
off.
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator.
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CHAPTER 6
Client Expert Mode
6.1 Overview
Your WAP5805 can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing
network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have a WAP5805 working as an access
point in your network.
In the example below, one WAP5805 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an
access point (B). The WAP5805 has only one client, supporting one LAN port, that needs to connect
to the Internet. The WAP5805 wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 19 Wireless Client Mode
After the WAP5805 and the access point connect, the WAP5805 acquires its WAN IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WAP5805 can now surf the Internet.
6.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 6.5 on page 39) to view read-only information about your
WAP5805.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 10 on page 79) to set the IP address for your WAP5805.
•Use the Wireless LAN screen (Section 6.6 on page 40) to associate your WAP5805 (acting as a
wireless client) with an existing access point.
A B
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6.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN, Monitor, and Maintenance screens in
client mode are similar to the ones in access point Mode. See Chapter 8 on page 46 through
Chapter 10 on page 65 of this User’s Guide.
6.4 Setting your WAP5805 to Client Mode
1To set your WAP5805 to client mode, see Section 2.1.3 on page 19.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WAP5805.
3The default IP address of the WAP5805 in client mode is “192.168.1.10”. In this case, your
computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3”and “192.168.1.254”,
except “192.168.10”.
4Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to
show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix A on page 77 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
5After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and
type “http://192.168.1.10” as the web address in your web browser.
6Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
7Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
8The Easy mode appears. Click Expert Mode in the navigation panel.
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6.5 Client Mode Status Screen
Click to open the status screen.
Figure 20 Status: Client Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 9 Status Screen: Client Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WAP5805’s model name.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version.
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.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
WLAN Information
WLAN OP Mode This is the device operating mode (Section 2.1.2 on page 18) to which the
WAP5805’s wireless LAN is set - Client Mode.
Wifi Mode This is the wifi mode of your device.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WAP5805 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number used by the WAP5805 now.
Connect Status This shows whether or not the WAP5805 has successfully associated with an
access point - Associated or Disassociated.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WAP5805 is using.
Summary
Packet Statistics Click Details... to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen (Section 7.5
on page 44). Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WAP5805 is recording.
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6.6 Wireless LAN Site Survey Screen
Use this screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Go to Configuration >
Network > Wireless LAN > Site Survey to open the following screen.
Figure 21 Client Mode: Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Site Survey
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WAP5805.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP5805 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WAP5805’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WAP5805’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WAP5805 is running at full
load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some
applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications
(for example, using bandwidth management.
Memory Usage This shows what percentage of the heap memory the WAP5805 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WAP5805 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line
is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the
WLAN is disabled.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or N/A when the line is
disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and N/A when the WLAN is disabled.
Table 9 Status Screen: Client Mode (continued)
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
6.7 Expert Mode
The following Monitor, Configuration, and Maintenance screens are in AP Expert Mode since
all CL Expert Mode screens appear in AP Expert Mode (see Section Table 9 on page 39 and
Section Table 8 on page 36 for comparison).
Table 10 Client Mode: Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Site Survey
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Site Survey
# Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open a configuration screen
where you can add the selected wireless device to a profile and then enable it.
SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless device.
indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the
WAP5805 is connecting to it.
BSSID This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Signal Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly
depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your WAP5805
and this device.
Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Encryption This displays the data encryption method used by this wireless device.
Authentication This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device.
Rescan Click this button to search for available wireless devices within transmission range
and update this table.
Add Profile Select a wireless device and click this button to add it to a profile.
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CHAPTER 7
Monitor
7.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the WAP5805.
Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in the Summary table of
the Status screen to view the packets sent/received as well as the status of clients
connected to the WAP5805.
7.2 What You Can Do
•Use the View Log screen (Section 7.3 on page 42) to see the logs for the categories that you
selected in the Log Setting screen.
•Use the Log Setting screen (Section 7.4 on page 43) to configure which logs and/or immediate
alerts the WAP5805 is to record.
•use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 7.5 on page 44) to view port status, packet specific
statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
•Use the WLAN Station Status screen (Section 7.6 on page 44) to view the wireless stations
that are currently associated to the WAP5805.
7.3 View Log
Use the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the WAP5805.
Log entries in red indicate system error logs. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after
it fills.
Click Monitor > Log.
Figure 22 Monitor > Log
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
7.4 Log Setting
Use the Log Setting screen to choose which categories of events and/or alerts the WAP5805 is to
log and then display the logs. To change your WAP5805’s log settings, click Monitor > Log > Log
Setting. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 23 Monitor > Log > Log Setting
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 11 Monitor > Log
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Display Select a category of logs to view. Select All logs to view logs from all of the log
categories that you selected in the Log Settings screen.
Refresh Click Refresh to renew the log screen.
Clear Log Click Clear Log to delete all the logs.
#This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry.
Time This field displays the time the log was recorded.
Message This field states the reason for the log.
Table 12 Monitor > Log > Log Setting
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Errors Select this category of logs to view system errors.
On-line Firmware
upgrade
Select this category of logs to view firmware upgrade on-line.
Access Control Select this category of logs to access control.
Apply Click Apply to view results.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard the changes.
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7.5 Packet Statistics
Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen or Monitor > Packet
Statistics. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the
"system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.
Figure 24 Monitor > Packet Statistics
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
7.6 WLAN Station Status
Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen or Monitor > WLAN
Station Status. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the WAP5805 in the
Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer
with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the
same SSID, channel and security settings.
Table 13 Monitor > Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the WAP5805’s port type.
Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed or Down when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled
and Down when the WLAN is disabled.
TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port.
Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.
Tx B/s This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port.
Rx B/s This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port.
Up Time This is the total time the WAP5805 has been for each session.
System Up Time This is the total time the WAP5805 has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll Interval(s)
field.
Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.
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Note: This screen is not available when the WAP5805 is in Client mode.
Figure 25 Monitor > WLAN Station Status > Association List
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 14 Monitor > WLAN Station Status > Association List
LABEL DESCRIPTION
# This is the index number of an associated wireless station.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WAP5805’s WLAN
network.
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CHAPTER 8
Wireless LAN
8.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WAP5805. See the
appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
Figure 26 Example of a Wireless Network
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are
called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices
(such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your WAP5805 is the AP.
8.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen (Section 8.4 on page 48) to enter the SSID, enable intra-BSS traffic and
select the channel.
•Use the More AP screen (Section 8.4.1 on page 50) to configure AP settings through wireless
setup and security.
•Use the MAC Filter screen (Section 8.6 on page 55) to allow or deny wireless stations based on
their MAC addresses from connecting to the WAP5805.
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•Use the Advanced screen (Section 8.7 on page 56) to configure wireless advanced features,
such as set the RTS/CTS Threshold and HT physical mode.
•Use the WPS screen (Section 8.8 on page 57) to quickly set up a wireless network with strong
security, without having to configure security settings manually.
•Use the WPS Station screen (Section 8.9 on page 58) to add a wireless station using WPS.
•Use the Scheduling screen (Section 8.10 on page 59) to set the times your wireless LAN is
turned on and off.
8.3 What You Should Know
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.
• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or
frequency, to send and receive information.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the
information that is sent in the wireless network.
8.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
8.3.1.1 SSID
Normally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide the
SSID instead, in which case the AP does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should change
the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess.
This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices to
get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the
wireless network.
8.3.1.2 MAC Address Filter
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.1 A MAC address is
usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters2; for example, 00A0C5000002 or
00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s
Guide or other documentation.
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to
use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to
1. Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds
of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
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have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the
wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized
wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
8.3.1.3 Encryption
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless
network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot
understand the message.
The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication.
Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK or stronger encryption.
IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible
for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.
When you select WPA2-PSK in your WAP5805, you can also select an option (WPA Compatible)
to support WPA as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2,
you should set up WPA2-PSK (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the
WPA Compatible option in the WAP5805.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer
the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the
same key.
8.3.1.4 WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS
allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure
security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a
button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how
to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 4.2 on page 23.
8.4 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to enter the SSID, select the channel and enable intra-BSS traffic.
Table 15 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
Weakest NO AUTHENTICATION
Strongest
No Security
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
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Note: If you are configuring the WAP5805 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN
and you change the WAP5805’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose
your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change
the wireless settings of your computer to match the WAP5805’s new settings.
Use this screen to select the wireless security mode for each SSID.
Click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen. The screen varies
depending on what you select in the Security Mode field. Select No Security to allow wireless
clients to communicate with the access points without any data encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WAP5805, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 27 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 16 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN This is turned on by default.
The current wireless state is reflected in this field.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID 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.
Channel
Selection
Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency
band and the country you are in.
This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled.
Auto
Channel
Selection
Select the check box to have the WAP5805 automatically scan for and select a channel
which is not used by another device.
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8.4.1 WPA2-PSK
Select WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.
Figure 28 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General: Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel the WAP5805 is currently using.
Channel Width Set the operating width of the channel depending on your particular region.
The default is Auto 20/40 MHz.
Security
Security Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 16 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 17 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General: Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN This is turned on by default.
The current wireless state is reflected in this field.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID 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.
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8.5 AP Setup Screen
Use this screen to configure AP settings. Click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN >
More AP to open the More AP Setup screen.
Figure 29 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Channel Selection Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the
frequency band and the country you are in.
This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled.
Auto Channel
Selection Select the check box to have the WAP5805 automatically scan for and select a channel
which is not used by another device.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel the WAP5805 is currently using.
Channel Width Set the operating width of the channel depending on your particular region.
The default is Auto 20/40 MHz.
Security
Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.
WPA-PSK
Compatible
This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA2-PSK security mode to connect to
your WAP5805.
Pre-Shared Key WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Group Key
Update Timer
The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 17 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > General: Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 18 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
#This field is a sequential value and is not associated with a specific entry.
Status This field displays the status of the device: operating or not operating.
SSID This displays the SSID of the wireless device.
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8.5.1 Edit
Click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit to modify AP settings.
No Security
Select No Security to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access points without any
data encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WAP5605, your network is accessible to
any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 30 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Security This displays the security type of the wireless device.
Edit Click this icon to modify settings.
Table 18 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 19 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Active Select this check box to activate and start the process.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID 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.
Intra-BSS
Traffic Select this check box to enable the traffic for Intra-BSS.
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled,
wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot
communicate with each other.
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WPA-PSK
Select WPA-PSK from the Security Mode list.
Figure 31 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Security
Security Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 20 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Active Select this check box to activate and start the process.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID 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.
Intra-BSS
Traffic Select this check box to enable the traffic for Intra-BSS.
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled,
wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but
cannot communicate with each other.
Security
Security Mode Select WPA-PSK to enable data encryption.
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Table 19 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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WPA2-PSK
Select WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.
Figure 32 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Group Key
Update Timer
The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 21 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Active Select this check box to activate and start the process.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID 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.
Intra-BSS
Traffic Select this check box to enable the traffic for Intra-BSS.
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled,
wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but
cannot communicate with each other.
Security
Security Mode Select WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.
Table 20 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA-PSK (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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8.6 MAC Filter
The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the WAP5805 to give exclusive access to devices
(Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the WAP5805 (Deny). 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 hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know
the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen.
To change your WAP5805’s MAC filter settings, click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN >
MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 33 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
WPA-PSK
Compatible
This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA2-PSK security mode to connect to
your WAP5805.
Pre-Shared Key WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Group Key
Update Timer
The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to
all clients.
The default is 3600 seconds (60 minutes).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 21 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > More AP > Edit: WPA2-PSK (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
8.7 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
Use this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as the output power, RTS/CTS Threshold
and high-throughput physical mode settings.
Click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 34 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 22 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SSID Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.
MAC Address
Filter
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not
allowed to use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network,
it still has to have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not
allowed to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
Filter Action Choose from Allow or Deny for the filter action setting.
MAC Filter Summary
Set This field displays the set by number.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WAP5805.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 23 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RTS/CTS
Threshold
Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS
(Clear To Send) handshake.
Enter a value between 256 and 2346.
Fragmentation
Threshold
The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. It is
the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Enter an even number between 256 and
2346.
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8.8 TWPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS
status. To open this screen, click Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS tab.
Note: With WPS, wireless clients can only connect to the wireless network using the first
SSID on the WAP5805.
Figure 35 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Intra-BSS
Traffic
Select to enable or disable the traffic for Intra-BSS.
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled,
wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless clients can still access the wired network but cannot
communicate with each other.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 23 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 24 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
WPS Select to enable or disable the WPS feature.
PIN Code Select to enable or disable the PIN code.
PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a
new PIN number.
WPS Status
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8.9 WPS Station Screen
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click
Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station tab.
Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in
the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you
have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the
first 2 minutes.
Figure 36 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station
Status This displays Configured when the WAP5805 has connected to a wireless network using
WPS or when Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have
been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the
screen.
This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless
security changes on the WAP5805 or you click Release_Configuration to remove the
configured wireless and wireless security settings.
Release
Configuration
This button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured.
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS
connections on the WAP5805.
802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
WAP5805.
SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the WAP5805’s first SSID).
Security This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 24 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
8.10 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen 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 Configuration >Network > Wireless LAN >
Scheduling tab.
Figure 37 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 25 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Push Button Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
wireless stations’s wireless settings. See Section 4.2.2 on page 24.
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security
information synchronization.
Or input station’s
PIN number
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s
wireless settings. See Section 4.2.3 on page 25.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Pin Start
to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
Table 26 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN
Scheduling
Select this to enable or disable wireless LAN scheduling.
Scheduling
WLAN Station
Status
Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works
in conjunction with the Day and For the following times fields.
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Day Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select
Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the
For the following times field.
For the following
times (24-Hour
Format)
Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes and
select an end time using the second set of hour and minute (min) drop down boxes. If
you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between
the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN
Status 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 WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 26 Configuration > Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling (continued)
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CHAPTER 9
LAN
9.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are
attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or
floor of a building. The LAN screens can help you configure a LAN DHCP server, manage IP
addresses, and partition your physical network into logical networks.
Figure 38 LAN Example
The LAN screens can help you manage IP addresses.
9.2 What You Can Do
•Use the IP screen (Section 9.4 on page 62) to change the IP address for your WAP5805 and DNS
server information.
•Use the IP Alias screen (Section 9.5 on page 63) to have the WAP5805 apply IP alias to create
LAN subnets.
LAN
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9.3 What You Need To Know
There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN
network as shown next.
Figure 39 LAN and WAN IP Addresses
The LAN parameters of the WAP5805 are preset in the factory with the following values:
• AP mode: IP address of 192.168.1.2 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
• Client mode: IP address of 192.168.1.10 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
9.4 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the IP address for your WAP5805. Click Configuration > Network >
LAN > IP.
Figure 40 Configuration > Network > LAN > IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
WAN
LAN
Table 27 Configuration > Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address
Obtain an IP
Address
Automatically
Click this to obtain an IP address automatically.
Static IP Address Click this if you want a static IP address.
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9.5 IP Alias Screen
9.5.1 IP Alias
If you select Obtain an IP Address Automatically in Configuration > Network > LAN > IP,
the WAP5805 is assigned a dynamic unknown IP address. The default IP address of 192.168.1.2
for AP mode and 192.168.1.10 for CL mode will no longer work.
Figure 41 Local and dynamic IP Addresses
Alias IP allows you the access the WAP5805 from the local side from the following addresses:
• AP mode: alias IP address of 192.168.100.2 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
• Client mode: alias IP address of 192.168.100.10 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
To access the WAP5805 from the Internet side, you have to use the dynamically assigned IP
address.
IP Address Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. If you change the IP address you will
have to log in again with the new IP address.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.
Gateway IP
Address
Enter a gateway IP address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this
field.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 27 Configuration > Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet
Local
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Click Configuration > LAN > IP Alias.
Figure 42 Configuration > Network > LAN > IP Alias
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 28 Configuration > Network > LAN > IP Alias
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Alias 1
IP Alias 1 Check this to enable IP alias.
For the IP Alias, the default can be changed.
IP Address Type the IP alias address of your WAP5805 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.
IP Alias 2
IP Alias 2 Check this to enable IP alias.
For the IP Alias, the default can be changed.
IP Address Type the IP alias address of your WAP5805 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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CHAPTER 10
Maintenance
10.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screens.
10.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen (Section 10.3 on page 65) to set the timeout period of the management
session.
•Use the Password screen (Section 10.4 on page 66) to change your WAP5805’s system
password.
•Use the Time screen (Section 10.5 on page 67) to change your WAP5805’s time and date.
•Use the Firmware Upgrade screen (Section 10.6 on page 68) to upload firmware to your
WAP5805.
•Use the Backup/Restore screen (Section 10.8 on page 71) to view information related to
factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration.
•Use the Restart screen (Section 10.8 on page 71) to reboot the WAP5805 without turning the
power off.
•Use the Language screen (Section 10.9 on page 71) to reboot the WAP5805 without turning the
power off.
10.3 General Screen
Use this screen to set the management session timeout period. Click Maintenance > General.
The following screen displays.
Figure 43 Maintenance > General
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.4 Password Screen
It is strongly recommended that you change your WAP5805's password.
If you forget your WAP5805's password (or IP address), you will need to reset the device. See
Section 10.9 on page 71 for details
Click Maintenance > Password.
Figure 44 Maintenance > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Maintenance > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Administrator
Inactivity Timer
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times
out. The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your password
again. Very long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means a
management session never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not
recommended).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard the changes.
Table 30 Maintenance > Password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Setup Change your WAP5805’s password (recommended) using the fields as shown.
Old Password Type the default password or the existing password you use to access the system in
this field.
New Password Type your new system password (up to 30 characters). Note that as you type a
password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type.
Retype to Confirm Type the new password again in this field.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard the changes.
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10.5 Time Setting Screen
Use this screen to configure the WAP5805’s time based on your local time zone. To change your
WAP5805’s time and date, click Maintenance > Time. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 45 Maintenance > Time
he following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 31 Maintenance > Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time This field displays the time of your WAP5805.
Each time you reload this page, the WAP5805 synchronizes the time with the time
server.
Current Date This field displays the date of your WAP5805.
Each time you reload this page, the WAP5805 synchronizes the date with the time
server.
Time and Date Setup
Manual Select this radio button to enter the time and date manually. If you configure a new
time and date, Time Zone and Daylight Saving at the same time, the new time and date
you entered has priority and the Time Zone and Daylight Saving settings do not affect
it.
New Time
(hh:mm:ss)
This field displays the last updated time from the time server or the last time
configured manually.
When you select Manual, enter the new time in this field and then click Apply.
New Date
(yyyy/mm/dd)
This field displays the last updated date from the time server or the last date configured
manually.
When you select Manual, enter the new date in this field and then click Apply.
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10.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen
Find firmware at www.zyxel.com in a file that (usually) uses the system model name with a “*.bin”
extension, e.g., “WAP5805.bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and
may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Get from Time
Server
Select this radio button to have the WAP5805 get the time and date from the time
server you specified below.
User Defined Time
Server Address
Select User Defined Time Server Address and enter the IP address or URL (up to 20
extended ASCII characters in length) of your time server. Check with your ISP/network
administrator if you are unsure of this information.
Time Zone Setup
Time Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your
time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Daylight Savings Daylight saving is a period from late spring to fall when many countries set their clocks
ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more daytime light in the evening.
Select this option if you use Daylight Saving Time.
Start Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time starts if you selected Daylight
Savings. The o'clock field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time starts in most parts of the United States on the second Sunday of
March. Each time zone in the United States starts using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M.
local time. So in the United States you would select Second, Sunday, March and type
2 in the o'clock field.
Daylight Saving Time starts in the European Union on the last Sunday of March. All of
the time zones in the European Union start using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Sunday, March. The time you type in the o'clock field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
End Date Configure the day and time when Daylight Saving Time ends if you selected Daylight
Savings. The o'clock field uses the 24 hour format. Here are a couple of examples:
Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States on the first Sunday of November. Each
time zone in the United States stops using Daylight Saving Time at 2 A.M. local time.
So in the United States you would select First, Sunday, November and type 2 in the
o'clock field.
Daylight Saving Time ends in the European Union on the last Sunday of October. All of
the time zones in the European Union stop using Daylight Saving Time at the same
moment (1 A.M. GMT or UTC). So in the European Union you would select Last,
Sunday, October. The time you type in the o'clock field depends on your time zone.
In Germany for instance, you would type 2 because Germany's time zone is one hour
ahead of GMT or UTC (GMT+1).
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard the changes.
Table 31 Maintenance > Time (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload
firmware to your WAP5805.
Figure 46 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: Do not turn off the WAP5805 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Firmware Upload In Process screen, wait two minutes before logging into the
WAP5805 again.
The WAP5805 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 47 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After two minutes, log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen.
If the upload was not successful, an error message appears. Click Return to go back to the
Firmware Upgrade screen.
Table 32 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Firmware Upgrade
File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it.
Browse... Click Browse... to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
On-line Firmware upgrade
Check for
Latest
Firmware Now
Click this button to get the latest firmware information, such as the version number, release
date, release note and file size from the ZyXEL website. Make sure your WAP5805 has
Internet access.
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10.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WAP5805’s current configuration to a file on
your computer. Once your WAP5805 is configured and functioning properly, it is highly
recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The
backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your WAP5805.
Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
Figure 48 Maintenance > Backup/Restore
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 33 Maintenance > Backup/Restore
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Backup Click Backup to save the WAP5805’s current configuration to your computer.
File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it.
Browse... Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress
compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process.
Note: Do not turn off the WAP5805 while configuration file upload is in progress.
After you see a “configuration upload successful” screen, you must then wait one minute
before logging into the WAP5805 again. The WAP5805 automatically restarts in this time
causing a temporary network disconnect.
If you see an error screen, click Back to return to the Backup/Restore screen.
Reset Pressing the Reset button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information
and returns the WAP5805 to its factory defaults.
You can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your
WAP5805. Refer to the chapter about introducing the Web Configurator for more information
on the RESET button.
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Note: If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP
address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default WAP5805
IP address. See Appendix A on page 77 for details on how to set up your computer’s
IP address.
10.8 Restart Screen
System restart allows you to reboot the WAP5805 without turning the power off.
Click Maintenance > Restart to open the following screen.
Figure 49 Maintenance > Restart
Click Restart to have the WAP5805 reboot. This does not affect the WAP5805's configuration.
10.9 Language
Language selection allows you to choose your preferred language.
Click Maintenance > Language to open the following screen.
Figure 50 Maintenance > Language
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 34 Maintenance > Language
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Language
selection
Choose from the drop-box your preferred language.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WAP5805.
Cancel Click Cancel to discard the changes.
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CHAPTER 11
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
•WAP5805 Access and Login
•Internet Access
•Resetting the WAP5805 to Its Factory Defaults
11.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The WAP5805 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
1Make sure you are using the power adaptor or cord included with the WAP5805.
2Make sure the power adaptor or cord is connected to the WAP5805 and plugged in to an
appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on.
3Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WAP5805.
4If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
One of the LEDs does not behave as expected.
1Make sure you understand the normal behavior of the LED. See Section 1.6 on page 11.
2Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
3Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
4Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor to the WAP5805.
5If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
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11.2 WAP5805 Access and Login
I don’t know the IP address of my WAP5805.
1The default IP address of the WAP5805 in access point mode is 192.168.1.2 and the default IP
address of the WAP5805 in client mode is 192.168.1.10.
2If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it,
• and your WAP5805 is a DHCP client, you can find your IP address from the DHCP server. This
information is only available from the DHCP server which allocates IP addresses on your network.
Find this information directly from the DHCP server or contact your system administrator for
more information.
• by choosing to set the IP configuration as DHCP, the default IP (for AP mode is 192.168.1.2 and
CL mode is 192.168.1.10) will be replaced by the DHCP IP. The default alias IP for AP mode is
192.168.100.2 and CL mode is 192.168.100.10. You may choose to set your connected device
(for example: a PC) as 192.168.100.1 or from a range of 192.168.100.3 to 192.168.100.99 to
access the WAP5805 for configuration.
• reset your WAP5805 to change all settings back to their default. This means your current settings
are lost. See Section 11.4 on page 75 in the Troubleshooting for information on resetting your
WAP5805.
I forgot the password.
1The default password is 1234.
2If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 11.4 on page
75.
I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Configurator.
1Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
• The default IP address of the WAP5805 in access point mode is 192.168.1.2 and the default
IP address of the WAP5805 in client mode is 192.168.1.10.
• If you changed the IP address (Section 10.4 on page 81), use the new IP address.
• If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I
don’t know the IP address of my WAP5805.
2Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
3Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScripts and Java
enabled. See your Internet brower Help.
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4Make sure your computer is in the same subnet as the WAP5805. (If you know that there are
routers between your computer and the WAP5805, skip this step.)
• If there is a DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer is using a dynamic IP
address. See Section 10.4 on page 81.
• If there is no DHCP server on your network, make sure your computer’s IP address is in the
same subnet as the WAP5805. See Appendix B on page 111.
5Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WAP5805 with the default IP address.
See Section 10.7 on page 70.
6If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestion
• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WAP5805.
1Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1234. This field is
case-sensitive, so make sure [Caps Lock] is not on.
2This can happen when you fail to log out properly from your last session. Try logging in again after
5 minutes.
3Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WAP5805.
4If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 11.4 on page
75.
11.3 Internet Access
I cannot access the Internet.
1Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide.
2Make sure the WAP5805 in access point mode is connected to a broadband modem or router with
Internet access. Connect to another WAP5805 in client mode to access the Internet through the
WAP5805 in access point mode. Use the switch on the WAP5805’s side panel to change your system
operating mode setting (see Section 2.1.3 on page 19). Make sure the client is within the
transmission range of the AP.
3If you are trying to access the Internet wirelessly, make sure the wireless settings in the wireless
client are the same as the settings in the AP.
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4Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
5If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WAP5805), but
my Internet connection is not available anymore.
1Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick
Start Guide and Section 1.6 on page 11.
2Reboot the WAP5805.
3If the problem continues, contact your ISP.
The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
1There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.6 on page 11.
If the WAP5805 is sending or receiving a lot of information, try closing some programs that use the
Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications.
2Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the clients closer to the AP if
possible, and look around to see if there are any devices that might be interfering with the wireless
network (for example, microwaves, other wireless networks, and so on).
3Reboot the WAP5805.
4If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestions
• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.
11.4 Resetting the WAP5805 to Its Factory Defaults
If you reset the WAP5805, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WAP5805 re-loads its
default settings, and the password resets to 1234. You have to make all of your changes again.
You will lose all of your changes when you push the RESET button.
To reset the WAP5805,
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1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the WAP5805.
3Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the WAP5805 back to its factory-default
configurations.
If the WAP5805 restarts automatically, wait for the WAP5805 to finish restarting, and log in to the
Web Configurator. The password is “1234”.
If the WAP5805 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the WAP5805’s power.
Then, follow the directions above again.
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APPENDIX A
Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address
Note: Your specific WAP5805 may not support all of the operating systems described in
this appendix. See the product specifications for more information about which
operating systems are supported.
This appendix shows you how to configure the IP settings on your computer in order for it to be
able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS 9/
OS X, and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software 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 network’s
computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet.
In this appendix, you can set up an IP address for:
•Windows XP/NT/2000 on page 77
•Windows Vista on page 81
•Windows 7 on page 85
•Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 on page 89
•Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 on page 92
•Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) on page 95
•Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) on page 99
Windows XP/NT/2000
The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows
2000 and Windows NT.
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1Click Start > Control Panel.
2In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon.
3Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
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4On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
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5The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.
6Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP
address 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
administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS
server, if that information was provided.
7Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
8Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Verifying Settings
1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network
connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection
information.
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Windows Vista
This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional.
1Click Start > Control Panel.
2In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon.
3Click the Network and Sharing Center icon.
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4Click Manage network connections.
5Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying
that it needs your permission to continue.
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6Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
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7The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
8Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP
address 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
administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS
server, if that information was provided.Click Advanced.
9Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
10 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Verifying Settings
1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network
connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection
information.
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Windows 7
This section shows screens from Windows 7 Enterprise.
1Click Start > Control Panel.
2In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet
category.
3Click Change adapter settings.
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4Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying
that it needs your permission to continue.
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5Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
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6The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
7Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network administrator or ISP assigns your IP
address 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
administrator or ISP. You may also have to enter a Preferred DNS server and an Alternate DNS
server, if that information was provided. Click Advanced if you want to configure advanced
settings for IP, DNS and WINS.
8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Verifying Settings
1Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER].
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3The IP settings are displayed as follows.
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.
1Click Apple > System Preferences.
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2In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.
3When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network
connection type list, and then click Configure.
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4For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP
tab.
5For 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 your subnet mask.
•In the Router field, type the IP address of your device.
6Click Apply Now and close the window.
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Verifying Settings
Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then
selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab.
Figure 51 Mac OS X 10.4: Network Utility
Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6
The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6.
1Click Apple > System Preferences.
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2In System Preferences, click the Network icon.
3When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection
types.
4From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings.
5For statically assigned settings, do the following:
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•From the Configure list, select Manually.
•In the IP Address field, enter your IP address.
•In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask.
•In the Router field, enter the IP address of your WAP5805.
6Click Apply and close the window.
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Verifying Settings
Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then
selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab.
Figure 52 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility
Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME)
This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model
Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file
locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual
configuration. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation.
Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator.
Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in GNOME:
1Click System > Administration > Network.
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2When the Network Settings window opens, click Unlock to open the Authenticate window. (By
default, the Unlock button is greyed out until clicked.) You cannot make changes to your
configuration unless you first enter your admin password.
3In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the
Authenticate button.
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4In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click
Properties.
5The Properties dialog box opens.
•In the Configuration list, select Automatic Configuration (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP
address.
•In the Configuration list, select Static IP address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the
IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address fields.
6Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties dialog box and return to the Network
Settings screen.
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7If you know your 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.
8Click the Close button to apply the changes.
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Verifying Settings
Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking System > Administration > 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.
Figure 53 Ubuntu 8: Network Tools
Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE)
This section shows you how to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings in the K Desktop
Environment (KDE) using the openSUSE 10.3 Linux distribution. The procedure, screens and file
locations may vary depending on your specific distribution, release version, and individual
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:
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1Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST).
2When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK.
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3When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the
Network Card icon.
4When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate
connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button.
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5When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab
Figure 54 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup
6Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a dynamic IP address.
Select Statically assigned IP Address if you have a static IP address. Fill in the IP address,
Subnet mask, and Hostname fields.
7Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window.
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8If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the Hostname/DNS tab in Network Settings
and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided.
9Click Finish to save your settings and close the window.
Verifying Settings
Click the KNetwork Manager icon on the Task bar to check your TCP/IP properties. From the
Options sub-menu, select Show Connection Information.
Figure 55 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager
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When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to
see if your connection is working properly.
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APPENDIX B
Wireless LANs
Wireless LAN Topologies
This section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN Configuration
The simplest WLAN configuration is an independent (Ad-hoc) WLAN that connects a set of
computers with wireless adapters (A, B, C). Any time two or more wireless adapters are within
range of each other, they can set up an independent network, which is commonly referred to as an
ad-hoc network or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). The following diagram shows an example
of notebook computers using wireless adapters to form an ad-hoc wireless LAN.
Figure 57 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network
BSS
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a
wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless
client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other. When Intra-BSS is
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disabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with
each other.
Figure 58 Basic Service Set
ESS
An Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs, each containing an access
point, with each access point connected together by a wired network. This wired connection
between APs is called a Distribution System (DS).
This type of wireless LAN topology is called an Infrastructure WLAN. The Access Points not only
provide communication with the wired network but also mediate wireless network traffic in the
immediate neighborhood.
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An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. All access points and their associated
wireless clients within the same ESS must have the same ESSID in order to communicate.
Figure 59 Infrastructure WLAN
Channel
A channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by wireless devices to transmit and receive data.
Channels available depend on your geographical area. You may have a choice of channels (for your
region) so you should use a channel different from an adjacent AP (access point) to reduce
interference. Interference occurs when radio signals from different access points overlap causing
interference and degrading performance.
Adjacent channels partially overlap however. To avoid interference due to overlap, your AP should
be on a channel at least five channels away from a channel that an adjacent AP is using. For
example, if your region has 11 channels and an adjacent AP is using channel 1, then you need to
select a channel between 6 or 11.
RTS/CTS
A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are not
within range of each other. The following figure illustrates a hidden node. Both stations (STA) are
within range of the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but out-of-range of each other, so they
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cannot "hear" each other, that is they do not know if the channel is currently being used. Therefore,
they are considered hidden from each other.
Figure 60 RTS/CTS
When station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is already using the
channel. If these two stations send data at the same time, collisions may occur when both sets of
data arrive at the AP at the same time, resulting in a loss of messages for both stations.
RTS/CTS is designed to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes. An RTS/CTS defines the biggest
size data frame you can send before an RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake is
invoked.
When a data frame exceeds the RTS/CTS value you set (between 0 to 2432 bytes), the station
that wants to transmit this frame must first send an RTS (Request To Send) message to the AP for
permission to send it. The AP then responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) message to all other
stations within its range to notify them to defer their transmission. It also reserves and confirms
with the requesting station the time frame for the requested transmission.
Stations can send frames smaller than the specified RTS/CTS directly to the AP without the RTS
(Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake.
You should only configure RTS/CTS if the possibility of hidden nodes exists on your network and
the "cost" of resending large frames is more than the extra network overhead involved in the RTS
(Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake.
If the RTS/CTS value is greater than the Fragmentation Threshold value (see next), then the
RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake will never occur as data frames will be
fragmented before they reach RTS/CTS size.
Note: Enabling the RTS Threshold causes redundant network overhead that could
negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy.
Fragmentation Threshold
A Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2432 bytes)
that can be sent in the wireless network before the AP will fragment the packet into smaller data
frames.
A large Fragmentation Threshold is recommended for networks not prone to interference while
you should set a smaller threshold for busy networks or networks that are prone to interference.
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If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you
set then the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake will never occur as data frames
will be fragmented before they reach RTS/CTS size.
Preamble Type
Preamble is used to signal that data is coming to the receiver. Short and long refer to the length of
the synchronization field in a packet.
Short preamble increases performance as less time sending preamble means more time for sending
data. All IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless adapters support long preamble, but not all support short
preamble.
Use long preamble if you are unsure what preamble mode other wireless devices on the network
support, and to provide more reliable communications in busy wireless networks.
Use short preamble if you are sure all wireless devices on the network support it, and to provide
more efficient communications.
Use the dynamic setting to automatically use short preamble when all wireless devices on the
network support it, otherwise the WAP5805 uses long preamble.
Note: The wireless devices MUST use the same preamble mode in order to communicate.
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN
IEEE 802.11g is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard. This means an IEEE 802.11b
adapter can interface directly with an IEEE 802.11g access point (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or
lower depending on range. IEEE 802.11g has several intermediate rate steps between the
maximum and minimum data rates. The IEEE 802.11g data rate and modulation are as follows:
Wireless Security Overview
Wireless security is vital to your network to protect wireless communication between wireless
clients, access points and the wired network.
Wireless security methods available on the WAP5805 are data encryption, wireless client
authentication, restricting access by device MAC address and hiding the WAP5805 identity.
Table 35 IEEE 802.11g
DATA RATE (MBPS) MODULATION
1 DBPSK (Differential Binary Phase Shift Keyed)
2 DQPSK (Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)
5.5 / 11 CCK (Complementary Code Keying)
6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
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The following figure shows the relative effectiveness of these wireless security methods available on
your WAP5805.
Note: You must enable the same wireless security settings on the WAP5805 and on all
wireless clients that you want to associate with it.
IEEE 802.1x
In June 2001, the IEEE 802.1x standard was designed to extend the features of IEEE 802.11 to
support extended authentication as well as providing additional accounting and control features. It
is supported by Windows XP and a number of network devices. Some advantages of IEEE 802.1x
are:
• User based identification that allows for roaming.
• Support for RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service, RFC 2138, 2139) for
centralized user profile and accounting management on a network RADIUS server.
• Support for EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol, RFC 2486) that allows additional
authentication methods to be deployed with no changes to the access point or the wireless
clients.
RADIUS
RADIUS is based on a client-server model that supports authentication, authorization and
accounting. The access point is the client and the server is the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server
handles the following tasks:
• Authentication
Determines the identity of the users.
•Authorization
Determines the network services available to authenticated users once they are connected to the
network.
• Accounting
Keeps track of the client’s network activity.
Table 36 Wireless Security Levels
SECURITY
LEVEL SECURITY TYPE
Least
Secure
Most Secure
Unique SSID (Default)
Unique SSID with Hide SSID Enabled
MAC Address Filtering
WEP Encryption
IEEE802.1x EAP with RADIUS Server Authentication
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
WPA2
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RADIUS is a simple package exchange in which your AP acts as a message relay between the
wireless client and the network RADIUS server.
Types of RADIUS Messages
The following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS
server for user authentication:
• Access-Request
Sent by an access point requesting authentication.
• Access-Reject
Sent by a RADIUS server rejecting access.
• Access-Accept
Sent by a RADIUS server allowing access.
• Access-Challenge
Sent by a RADIUS server requesting more information in order to allow access. The access point
sends a proper response from the user and then sends another Access-Request message.
The following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS
server for user accounting:
• Accounting-Request
Sent by the access point requesting accounting.
• Accounting-Response
Sent by the RADIUS server to indicate that it has started or stopped accounting.
In order to ensure network security, the access point and the RADIUS server use a shared secret
key, which is a password, they both know. The key is not sent over the network. In addition to the
shared key, password information exchanged is also encrypted to protect the network from
unauthorized access.
Types of EAP Authentication
This section discusses some popular authentication types: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP and
LEAP. Your wireless LAN device may not support all authentication types.
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the IEEE
802.1x transport mechanism in order to support multiple types of user authentication. By using EAP
to interact with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a
RADIUS server perform authentication.
The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server and an intermediary AP(s) that
supports IEEE 802.1x. .
For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtain
the certificate(s) from a certificate authority (CA). A certificate (also called digital IDs) can be used
to authenticate users and a CA issues certificates and guarantees the identity of each certificate
owner.
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EAP-MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5)
MD5 authentication is the simplest one-way authentication method. The authentication server
sends a challenge to the wireless client. The wireless client ‘proves’ that it knows the password by
encrypting the password with the challenge and sends back the information. Password is not sent in
plain text.
However, MD5 authentication has some weaknesses. Since the authentication server needs to get
the plaintext passwords, the passwords must be stored. Thus someone other than the
authentication server may access the password file. In addition, it is possible to impersonate an
authentication server as MD5 authentication method does not perform mutual authentication.
Finally, MD5 authentication method does not support data encryption with dynamic session key. You
must configure WEP encryption keys for data encryption.
EAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security)
With EAP-TLS, digital certifications are needed by both the server and the wireless clients for
mutual authentication. The server presents a certificate to the client. After validating the identity of
the server, the client sends a different certificate to the server. The exchange of certificates is done
in the open before a secured tunnel is created. This makes user identity vulnerable to passive
attacks. A digital certificate is an electronic ID card that authenticates the sender’s identity.
However, to implement EAP-TLS, you need a Certificate Authority (CA) to handle certificates, which
imposes a management overhead.
EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Service)
EAP-TTLS is an extension of the EAP-TLS authentication that uses certificates for only the server-
side authentications to establish a secure connection. Client authentication is then done by sending
username and password through the secure connection, thus client identity is protected. For client
authentication, EAP-TTLS supports EAP methods and legacy authentication methods such as PAP,
CHAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP v2.
PEAP (Protected EAP)
Like EAP-TTLS, server-side certificate authentication is used to establish a secure connection, then
use simple username and password methods through the secured connection to authenticate the
clients, thus hiding client identity. However, PEAP only supports EAP methods, such as EAP-MD5,
EAP-MSCHAPv2 and EAP-GTC (EAP-Generic Token Card), for client authentication. EAP-GTC is
implemented only by Cisco.
LEAP
LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a Cisco implementation of IEEE 802.1x.
Dynamic WEP Key Exchange
The AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This key expires when the
wireless connection times out, disconnects or reauthentication times out. A new WEP key is
generated each time reauthentication is performed.
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If this feature is enabled, it is not necessary to configure a default encryption key in the wireless
security configuration screen. You may still configure and store keys, but they will not be used while
dynamic WEP is enabled.
Note: EAP-MD5 cannot be used with Dynamic WEP Key Exchange
For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use dynamic
keys for data encryption. They are often deployed in corporate environments, but for public
deployment, a simple user name and password pair is more practical. The following table is a
comparison of the features of authentication types.
WPA and WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a
wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management
than WPA.
Key differences between WPA or WPA2 and WEP are improved data encryption and user
authentication.
If both an AP and the wireless clients support WPA2 and you have an external RADIUS server, use
WPA2 for stronger data encryption. If you don't have an external RADIUS server, you should use
WPA2-PSK (WPA2-Pre-Shared Key) that only requires a single (identical) password entered into
each access point, wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, a wireless
client will be granted access to a WLAN.
If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use WPA or WPA-PSK depending on
whether you have an external RADIUS server or not.
Select WEP only when the AP and/or wireless clients do not support WPA or WPA2. WEP is less
secure than WPA or WPA2.
Encryption
WPA improves data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), Message Integrity
Check (MIC) and IEEE 802.1x. WPA2 also uses TKIP when required for compatibility reasons, but
offers stronger encryption than TKIP with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in the Counter
mode with Cipher block chaining Message authentication code Protocol (CCMP).
TKIP uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a block cipher that uses a 256-bit mathematical algorithm
Table 37 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types
EAP-MD5 EAP-TLS EAP-TTLS PEAP LEAP
Mutual Authentication No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Certificate – Client No Yes Optional Optional No
Certificate – Server No Yes Yes Yes No
Dynamic Key Exchange No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Credential Integrity None Strong Strong Strong Moderate
Deployment Difficulty Easy Hard Moderate Moderate Moderate
Client Identity Protection No No Yes Yes No
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called Rijndael. They both include a per-packet key mixing function, a Message Integrity Check
(MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying
mechanism.
WPA and WPA2 regularly change and rotate the encryption keys so that the same encryption key is
never used twice.
The RADIUS server distributes a Pairwise Master Key (PMK) key to the AP that then sets up a key
hierarchy and management system, using the PMK to dynamically generate unique data encryption
keys to encrypt every data packet that is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless
clients. This all happens in the background automatically.
The Message Integrity Check (MIC) is designed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets,
altering them and resending them. The MIC provides a strong mathematical function in which the
receiver and the transmitter each compute and then compare the MIC. If they do not match, it is
assumed that the data has been tampered with and the packet is dropped.
By generating unique data encryption keys for every data packet and by creating an integrity
checking mechanism (MIC), with TKIP and AES it is more difficult to decrypt data on a Wi-Fi
network than WEP and difficult for an intruder to break into the network.
The encryption mechanisms used for WPA(2) and WPA(2)-PSK are the same. The only difference
between the two is that WPA(2)-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-specific
credentials. The common-password approach makes WPA(2)-PSK susceptible to brute-force
password-guessing attacks but it’s still an improvement over WEP as it employs a consistent,
single, alphanumeric password to derive a PMK which is used to generate unique temporal
encryption keys. This prevent all wireless devices sharing the same encryption keys. (a weakness of
WEP)
User Authentication
WPA and WPA2 apply IEEE 802.1x and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) to authenticate
wireless clients using an external RADIUS database. WPA2 reduces the number of key exchange
messages from six to four (CCMP 4-way handshake) and shortens the time required to connect to a
network. Other WPA2 authentication features that are different from WPA include key caching and
pre-authentication. These two features are optional and may not be supported in all wireless
devices.
Key caching allows a wireless client to store the PMK it derived through a successful authentication
with an AP. The wireless client uses the PMK when it tries to connect to the same AP and does not
need to go with the authentication process again.
Pre-authentication enables fast roaming by allowing the wireless client (already connecting to an
AP) to perform IEEE 802.1x authentication with another AP before connecting to it.
Wireless Client WPA Supplicants
A wireless client supplicant is the software that runs on an operating system instructing the wireless
client how to use WPA. At the time of writing, the most widely available supplicant is the WPA patch
for Windows XP, Funk Software's Odyssey client.
The Windows XP patch is a free download that adds WPA capability to Windows XP's built-in "Zero
Configuration" wireless client. However, you must run Windows XP to use it.
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WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example
To set up WPA(2), you need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its port number (default is 1812),
and the RADIUS shared secret. A WPA(2) application example with an external RADIUS server
looks as follows. "A" is the RADIUS server. "DS" is the distribution system.
1The AP passes the wireless client's authentication request to the RADIUS server.
2The RADIUS server then checks the user's identification against its database and grants or denies
network access accordingly.
3A 256-bit Pairwise Master Key (PMK) is derived from the authentication process by the RADIUS
server and the client.
4The RADIUS server distributes the PMK to the AP. The AP then sets up a key hierarchy and
management system, using the PMK to dynamically generate unique data encryption keys. The
keys are used to encrypt every data packet that is wirelessly communicated between the AP and
the wireless clients.
Figure 61 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example
WPA(2)-PSK Application Example
A WPA(2)-PSK application looks as follows.
1First enter identical passwords into the AP and all wireless clients. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) must
consist of between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters (including spaces and
symbols).
2The AP checks each wireless client's password and allows it to join the network only if the password
matches.
3The AP and wireless clients generate a common PMK (Pairwise Master Key). The key itself is not
sent over the network, but is derived from the PSK and the SSID.
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4The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP or AES encryption process, the PMK and information
exchanged in a handshake to create temporal encryption keys. They use these keys to encrypt data
exchanged between them.
Figure 62 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication
Security Parameters Summary
Refer to this table to see what other security parameters you should configure for each
authentication method or key management protocol type. MAC address filters are not dependent on
how you configure these security features.
Antenna Overview
An antenna couples RF signals onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends an RF signal to
the antenna, which propagates the signal through the air. The antenna also operates in reverse by
capturing RF signals from the air.
Table 38 Wireless Security Relational Matrix
AUTHENTICATION
METHOD/ KEY
MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
ENCRYPTIO
N METHOD ENTER
MANUAL KEY IEEE 802.1X
Open None No Disable
Enable without Dynamic WEP Key
Open WEP No Enable with Dynamic WEP Key
Yes Enable without Dynamic WEP Key
Yes Disable
Shared WEP No Enable with Dynamic WEP Key
Yes Enable without Dynamic WEP Key
Yes Disable
WPA TKIP/AES No Enable
WPA-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable
WPA2 TKIP/AES No Enable
WPA2-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable
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Positioning the antennas properly increases the range and coverage area of a wireless LAN.
Antenna Characteristics
Frequency
An antenna in the frequency of 5GHz is needed to communicate efficiently in a wireless LAN.
Radiation Pattern
A radiation pattern is a diagram that allows you to visualize the shape of the antenna’s coverage
area.
Antenna Gain
Antenna gain, measured in dB (decibel), is the increase in coverage within the RF beam width.
Higher antenna gain improves the range of the signal for better communications.
For an indoor site, each 1 dB increase in antenna gain results in a range increase of approximately
2.5%. For an unobstructed outdoor site, each 1dB increase in gain results in a range increase of
approximately 5%. Actual results may vary depending on the network environment.
Antenna gain is sometimes specified in dBi, which is how much the antenna increases the signal
power compared to using an isotropic antenna. An isotropic antenna is a theoretical perfect antenna
that sends out radio signals equally well in all directions. dBi represents the true gain that the
antenna provides.
Types of Antennas for WLAN
There are two types of antennas used for wireless LAN applications.
• Omni-directional antennas send the RF signal out in all directions on a horizontal plane. The
coverage area is torus-shaped (like a donut) which makes these antennas ideal for a room
environment. With a wide coverage area, it is possible to make circular overlapping coverage
areas with multiple access points.
• Directional antennas concentrate the RF signal in a beam, like a flashlight does with the light
from its bulb. The angle of the beam determines the width of the coverage pattern. Angles
typically range from 20 degrees (very directional) to 120 degrees (less directional). Directional
antennas are ideal for hallways and outdoor point-to-point applications.
Positioning Antennas
In general, antennas should be mounted as high as practically possible and free of obstructions. In
point-to–point application, position both antennas at the same height and in a direct line of sight to
each other to attain the best performance.
For omni-directional antennas mounted on a table, desk, and so on, point the antenna up. For
omni-directional antennas mounted on a wall or ceiling, point the antenna down. For a single AP
application, place omni-directional antennas as close to the center of the coverage area as possible.
For directional antennas, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area.
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APPENDIX C
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convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any
products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.
Certifications
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• IEEE 802.11n (20MHz) operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. IEEE 802.11n (40MHz)
operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 3 through 9.
• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the
antenna of this device and all persons.
注意 !
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現
有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍
受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
本機限在不干擾合法電臺與不受被干擾保障條件下於室內使用。
減少電磁波影響，請妥適使用。
Notices
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This device is designed for the WLAN 5 GHz networks throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with restrictions in France.
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Ce produit est conçu pour les bandes de fréquences 5 GHz conformément à la législation Européenne. En France métropolitaine, suivant
les décisions n°03-908 et 03-909 de l’ARCEP, la puissance d’émission ne devra pas dépasser 10 mW (10 dB) dans le cadre d’une
installation WiFi en extérieur pour les fréquences comprises entre 2454 MHz et 2483,5 MHz.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1this device may not cause interference and
2this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than
required for successful communication.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems; users should also be cautioned to take note that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority)
of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Viewing Certifications
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ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications
of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components
without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper
operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value,
and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with,
damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
Note
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in
no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact your vendor. You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought
the device at http://www.zyxel.com/web/support_warranty_info.php.
Registration
Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at
www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.
Open Source Licenses
This product contains in part some free software distributed under GPL license terms and/or GPL like licenses. Open source licenses are
provided with the firmware package. You can download the latest firmware at www.zyxel.com. To obtain the source code covered under
those Licenses, please contact support@zyxel.com.tw to get it.
Regulatory Information
European Union
The following information applies if you use the product within the European Union.
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive)
Compliance Information for 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Products Relevant to the EU and Other Countries Following the EU Directive 1999/5/EC
(R&TTE Directive)
[Czech] ZyXEL tímto prohlašuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/EC.
[Danish] Undertegnede ZyXEL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
[German] Hiermit erklärt ZyXEL, dass sich das Gerät Ausstattung in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen
und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EU befindet.
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab ZyXEL seadme seadmed vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
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National Restrictions
This product may be used in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for
the countries mentioned below:
Ce produit peut être utilisé dans tous les pays de l’UE (et dans tous les pays ayant transposés la directive 1999/5/CE) sans aucune
limitation, excepté pour les pays mentionnés ci-dessous:
Questo prodotto è utilizzabile in tutte i paesi EU (ed in tutti gli altri paesi che seguono le direttive EU 1999/5/EC) senza nessuna
limitazione, eccetto per i paesii menzionati di seguito:
Das Produkt kann in allen EU Staaten ohne Einschränkungen eingesetzt werden (sowie in anderen Staaten die der EU Direktive 1995/5/CE
folgen) mit Außnahme der folgenden aufgeführten Staaten:
In the majority of the EU and other European countries, the 2, 4- and 5-GHz bands have been made available for the use of wireless local
area networks (LANs). Later in this document you will find an overview of countries inwhich additional restrictions or requirements or both
are applicable.
The requirements for any country may evolve. ZyXEL recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of their
national regulations for both the 2,4- and 5-GHz wireless LANs.
The following countries have restrictions and/or requirements in addition to those given in the table labeled “Overview of Regulatory
Requirements for Wireless LANs”:.
English Hereby, ZyXEL declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
[Spanish] Por medio de la presente ZyXEL declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ ZyXEL ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ εξοπλισμός ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ
ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕC.
[French] Par la présente ZyXEL déclare que l'appareil équipements est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/EC.
[Italian] Con la presente ZyXEL dichiara che questo attrezzatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
[Latvian] Ar šo ZyXEL deklarē, ka iekārtas atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem
noteikumiem.
[Lithuanian] Šiuo ZyXEL deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart ZyXEL dat het toestel uitrusting in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
[Maltese] Hawnhekk, ZyXEL, jiddikjara li dan tagħmir jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
[Hungarian] Alulírott, ZyXEL nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezés megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EK
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
[Polish] Niniejszym ZyXEL oświadcza, że sprzęt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
[Portuguese] ZyXEL declara que este equipamento está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/EC.
[Slovenian] ZyXEL izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/EC.
[Slovak] ZyXEL týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenia spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/EC.
[Finnish] ZyXEL vakuuttaa täten että laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
[Swedish] Härmed intygar ZyXEL att denna utrustning står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EC.
[Bulgarian] С настоящото ZyXEL декларира, че това оборудване е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими разпоредбите на Директива 1999/5/ЕC.
[Icelandic] Hér með lýsir, ZyXEL því yfir að þessi búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipunar
1999/5/EC.
[Norwegian] Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante
bestemmelser I direktiv 1999/5/EF.
[Romanian] Prin prezenta, ZyXEL declară că acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi
relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC.
Overview of Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs
Frequency Band (MHz) Max Power Level (EIRP)1 (mW) Indoor ONLY Indoor and Outdoor
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Belgium
The Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless link having a range
exceeding 300 meters. Please check http://www.bipt.be for more details.
Draadloze verbindingen voor buitengebruik en met een reikwijdte van meer dan 300 meter dienen aangemeld te worden bij het Belgisch
Instituut voor postdiensten en telecommunicatie (BIPT). Zie http://www.bipt.be voor meer gegevens.
Les liaisons sans fil pour une utilisation en extérieur d’une distance supérieure à 300 mètres doivent être notifiées à l’Institut Belge des
services Postaux et des Télécommunications (IBPT). Visitez http://www.ibpt.be pour de plus amples détails.
Denmark
In Denmark, the band 5150 - 5350 MHz is also allowed for outdoor usage.
I Danmark må frekvensbåndet 5150 - 5350 også anvendes udendørs.
France
For 2.4 GHz, the output power is restricted to 10 mW EIRP when the product is used outdoors in the band 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. There are
no restrictions when used indoors or in other parts of the 2.4 GHz band. Check http://www.arcep.fr/ for more details.
Pour la bande 2.4 GHz, la puissance est limitée à 10 mW en p.i.r.e. pour les équipements utilisés en extérieur dans la bande 2454 -
2483.5 MHz. Il n'y a pas de restrictions pour des utilisations en intérieur ou dans d'autres parties de la bande 2.4 GHz. Consultez http://
www.arcep.fr/ pour de plus amples détails.
Italy
This product meets the National Radio Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless
this wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires a “general authorization.” Please
check http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ for more details.
Questo prodotto è conforme alla specifiche di Interfaccia Radio Nazionali e rispetta il Piano Nazionale di ripartizione delle frequenze in
Italia. Se non viene installato all 'interno del proprio fondo, l'utilizzo di prodotti Wireless LAN richiede una “Autorizzazione Generale”.
Consultare http://www.sviluppoeconomico.gov.it/ per maggiori dettagli.
Latvia
The outdoor usage of the 2.4 GHz band requires an authorization from the Electronic Communications Office. Please check http://
www.esd.lv for more details.
2.4 GHz frekvenèu joslas izmantoðanai ârpus telpâm nepiecieðama atïauja no Elektronisko sakaru direkcijas. Vairâk informâcijas: http://www.esd.lv.
Notes:
1. Although Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are not EU member states, the EU Directive 1999/5/EC has also been implemented in
those countries.
2. The regulatory limits for maximum output power are specified in EIRP. The EIRP level (in dBm) of a device can be calculated by adding
the gain of the antenna used(specified in dBi) to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm).
2400-2483.5 100 V
5150-5350 200 V
5470-5725 1000 V
R&TTE 1999/5/EC
WLAN 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Location Frequency Range(GHz) Power (EIRP)
Indoor (No restrictions) 2.4 – 2.4835 100mW (20dBm)
Outdoor 2.4 – 2.454 100mW (20dBm)
2.454 – 2.4835 10mW (10dBm)
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List of national codes
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.
COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE
Austria AT Malta MT
Belgium BE Netherlands NL
Cyprus CY Poland PL
Czech Republic CR Portugal PT
Denmark DK Slovakia SK
Estonia EE Slovenia SI
Finland FI Spain ES
France FR Sweden SE
Germany DE United Kingdom GB
Greece GR Iceland IS
Hungary HU Liechtenstein LI
Ireland IE Norway NO
Italy IT Switzerland CH
Latvia LV Bulgaria BG
Lithuania LT Romania RO
Luxembourg LU Turkey TR
Index
WAP5805 User’s Guide 123
Index
A
Advanced Encryption Standard
See AES.
AES 113
antenna
directional 117
gain 117
omni-directional 117
AP (access point) 107
AP Mode
menu 35
status screen 34, 39
B
Basic Service Set, See BSS 105
BSS 105
C
CA 112
Certificate Authority
See CA.
certifications 118
notices 118
viewing 119
Channel 35
channel 47, 107
interference 107
Configuration
restore 70, 71
copyright 118
CPU usage 35, 40
CTS (Clear to Send) 108
D
Daylight saving 68
disclaimer 118
documentation
related 2
dynamic WEP key exchange 112
E
EAP Authentication 111
encryption 48, 113
key 48
WPA compatible 48
ESS 106
Extended Service Set, See ESS 106
F
FCC interference statement 118
Firmware upload 68
file extension
using HTTP
firmware version 34, 39
fragmentation threshold 108
G
General wireless LAN screen 48
Guide
Quick Start 2
H
hidden node 107
Index
WAP5805 User’s Guide124
I
IBSS 105
IEEE 802.11g 109
Independent Basic Service Set
See IBSS 105
initialization vector (IV) 114
IP Address 64
L
LAN 61
LAN overview 61
LAN setup 61
Language 71
Link type 35, 40
Local Area Network 61
Log 42
logs
settings 43
M
MAC 55
MAC address 47
MAC address filter 47
MAC address filtering 55
MAC filter 55
managing the device
good habits 11
using the web configurator. See web configurator.
using the WPS. See WPS.
Media access control 55
Memory usage 35, 40
Message Integrity Check (MIC) 113
N
Navigation Panel 35
navigation panel 35
O
other documentation 2
P
Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 114, 115
port speed 35, 40
preamble mode 109
product registration 119
PSK 114
Q
Quick Start Guide 2
R
RADIUS 110
message types 111
messages 111
shared secret key 111
registration
product 119
related documentation 2
Reset button 11
Reset the device 11
Restore configuration 70, 71
RTS (Request To Send) 108
threshold 107, 108
RTS/CTS Threshold 47, 56
S
safety warnings 122
Scheduling 59
Service Set 49, 50, 52, 53, 54
Service Set IDentification 49, 50, 52, 53, 54
Service Set IDentity. See SSID.
Index
WAP5805 User’s Guide 125
SSID 35, 39, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54
Subnet Mask 64
Summary
Packet statistics 44
Wireless station status 44
System General Setup 65
System restart 71
T
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 113
Time setting 67
W
warranty 119
note 119
Web Configurator
how to access 20
Overview 20
web configurator 11
Wi-Fi Protected Access 113
Wireless association list 44
wireless client WPA supplicants 114
wireless LAN scheduling 59
Wireless network
basic guidelines 46
channel 47
encryption 48
example 46
MAC address filter 47
overview 46
security 47
SSID 47
Wireless security 47
overview 47
type 47
wireless security 109
Wireless tutorial 23
WPS 23
WLAN
interference 107
security parameters 116
WLAN button 11
WPA 113
key caching 114
pre-authentication 114
user authentication 114
vs WPA-PSK 114
wireless client supplicant 114
with RADIUS application example 115
WPA compatible 48
WPA2 113
user authentication 114
vs WPA2-PSK 114
wireless client supplicant 114
with RADIUS application example 115
WPA2-Pre-Shared Key 113
WPA2-PSK 113, 114
application example 115
WPA-PSK 113, 114
application example 115
WPS 11