ZyXEL Communications WRE6606 AC1300 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender User Manual WRE6505
ZyXEL Communications Corporation AC1300 MU-MIMO Dual-Band Wireless Range Extender WRE6505
User Manual rev
Quick Start Guide
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WRE6606
Dual-Band Wireless AC1300 Access Point
Version 1.00 (ABDU.0)
Edition 1, 10/2016
Copyright © 2016 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
User’s Guide
Default Login Details
Web Address http://zyxelsetup
http://DHCP-assigned IP
http://192.168.1.2
Password 1234
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IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Related Documentation
•Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide shows how to connect the WRE6606 and access the Web Configurator
wizards.
•More Information
Go to support.zyxel.com to find other information on the WRE6606.
Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................8
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................9
The Web Configurator .............................................................................................................................13
WRE6606 Modes ....................................................................................................................................19
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................21
Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................27
Repeater Mode .......................................................................................................................................31
eaZy123 Wizard Setup ............................................................................................................................37
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................45
Technical Reference ..........................................................................................................................53
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................54
Wireless LAN ..........................................................................................................................................56
LAN .........................................................................................................................................................78
One Connect ...........................................................................................................................................80
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................82
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................95
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4
Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Securing the WRE6606 .....................................................................................................................10
1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................10
1.4 WPS Button .......................................................................................................................................12
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup .............................................................................................................12
Chapter 2
The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................13
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................13
2.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................15
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator ......................................................................................................16
2.3.1 Title Bar ...................................................................................................................................17
2.3.2 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................18
2.4 Resetting the WRE6606 ....................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3
WRE6606 Modes.................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4
Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................................21
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
4.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................21
4.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................22
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to AP Mode ........................................................................................22
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................22
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4.4 AP Mode Status Screen ....................................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................24
Chapter 5
Client Mode .........................................................................................................................................27
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27
5.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................27
5.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................27
5.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Client Mode ....................................................................................28
5.4 Client Mode Status Screen ................................................................................................................28
5.4.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................30
Chapter 6
Repeater Mode....................................................................................................................................31
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................31
6.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................31
6.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................32
6.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Repeater Mode ..............................................................................32
6.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings .......................................................32
6.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen ..........................................................................................................33
6.4.1 Navigation Menus ....................................................................................................................35
Chapter 7
eaZy123 Wizard Setup........................................................................................................................37
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................37
7.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................37
7.3 Using the Wizard ...............................................................................................................................37
7.3.1 AP Mode ..................................................................................................................................37
7.3.2 Client Mode .............................................................................................................................39
7.3.3 Repeater Mode ........................................................................................................................41
Chapter 8
Tutorials...............................................................................................................................................45
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................45
8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ..............................................................................45
8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS .................................................................................45
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................46
8.3.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................................47
8.4 Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP ..................................................................................................48
8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List .............................................................49
8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information ...................................................50
8.5 Connecting the WRE6606 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router .........................................52
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Part II: Technical Reference............................................................................ 53
Chapter 9
Monitor.................................................................................................................................................54
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................54
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................54
9.3 Packet Statistics Screen .................................................................................................................54
Chapter 10
Wireless LAN.......................................................................................................................................56
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................56
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................56
10.3 What You Should Know ..................................................................................................................56
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview ...................................................................................................57
10.3.2 Guest WLAN ..........................................................................................................................58
10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .......................................................................................................59
10.5 Wireless Security ............................................................................................................................62
10.5.1 No Security ............................................................................................................................62
10.5.2 WEP Encryption ....................................................................................................................63
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...........................................................................................................64
10.6 AP Select Screen ............................................................................................................................65
10.7 MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................................69
10.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .....................................................................................................70
10.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen .....................................................................................................71
10.10 WPS Screen ..................................................................................................................................72
10.11 WPS Device Screen ......................................................................................................................73
10.12 Scheduling Screen ........................................................................................................................74
10.13 Guest WLAN Screen .....................................................................................................................75
Chapter 11
LAN ......................................................................................................................................................78
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................78
11.2 LAN IP Screen .................................................................................................................................78
Chapter 12
One Connect .......................................................................................................................................80
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................80
12.1.1 What You Can Do ..................................................................................................................80
12.2 One Connect Screen .......................................................................................................................80
Chapter 13
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................82
13.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................82
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13.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................82
13.3 General ...........................................................................................................................................82
13.4 System Password Screen ..............................................................................................................83
13.5 Time Screen ....................................................................................................................................83
13.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ..............................................................................................................85
13.7 Backup / Restore Screen ................................................................................................................87
13.7.1 Backup Configuration ............................................................................................................88
13.7.2 Restore Configuration ............................................................................................................88
13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................89
13.8 Restart Screen ................................................................................................................................89
13.9 System Mode ..................................................................................................................................90
13.9.1 System WPS Behavior ..........................................................................................................91
Chapter 14
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................95
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ......................................................................................95
14.2 WRE6606 Access and Login ..........................................................................................................96
14.3 Internet Access ...............................................................................................................................97
14.4 Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults ..............................................................................98
14.5 Wireless Problems ..........................................................................................................................98
Appendix A Customer Support ........................................................................................................100
Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ......................................................................106
Appendix C Legal Information .........................................................................................................134
Index ..................................................................................................................................................142
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PART I
User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
The WRE6606 allows you to easily extend existing IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless networks fast
and easy. Simply plug the WRE6606 directly into a power outlet and the LED signal strength
indicator allows you to determine the ideal installation location. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS Button on page 12) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant
network access setup. Also, the WRE6606 can elevate your network experiences with dual band
and Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM). You could use the 2.4GHz band for regular Internet surfing and
downloading while using the 5GHz band for time sensitive traffic, such as high-definition video
streaming, and big size file transfers. With WMM, it can automatically prioritize different types of
network traffics to reach optimal performance.
Figure 1 Universal Repeater
Your can create the following connections using the WRE6606:
•LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6606 so that they can
communicate with each other and access the Internet.
•WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WRE6606 to access network resources.
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE6606.
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WLAN
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1.2 Securing the WRE6606
Do the following things regularly to make the WRE6606 more secure and to manage the WRE6606
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 WRE6606 to its factory default settings. If you
backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WRE6606.
You could simply restore your last configuration.
1.3 Front Panel
Figure 2 Front Panel
WPS Button
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The following table describes the LEDs.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Power/WPS Green On The WRE6606 is receiving power and functioning properly.
This remains on for 5 minutes after a successful WPS connection
has been established.
Blinking The WRE6606 is booting, resetting to factory defaults, the
WRE6606 is waiting for another WPS device to connect, or
firmware upgrade is in progress.
Off The WRE6606 is not receiving power, or there is no WPS
connection established.
2.4G Green On In AP mode, it means WLAN signal is detected.
Blinking In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, it signifies data is
transmitting.
Different LED colors indicate the Wi-Fi signal strength.
• Green: signifies a signal strength of 50% ~ 100%
• Orange: signifies a signal strength of 21% ~ 49%
• Red: signifies a signal strength under 20%
Off In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, the 2.4 GHz
wireless LAN is not enabled. There is no signal detected or the
WRE6606 is not connected to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs
are turned off using the WPS button.
5G Green On In AP mode, it means WLAN signal is detected.
Blinking In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, it signifies data is
transmitting.
Different LED colors indicate the Wi-Fi signal strength.
• Green: signifies a signal strength of 50% ~ 100%
• Orange: signifies a signal strength of 21% ~ 49%
• Red: signifies a signal strength under 20%
Off In AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode, the 5 GHz
wireless LAN is not enabled. There is no signal detected or the
WRE6606 is not connected to a wireless router/AP, or the LEDs
are turned off using the WPS button.
LAN Green/
Orange
On LAN connection is successful.
Blinking Data is transmitting.
Off LAN connection is off.
Different LED colors indicate the Ethernet transfer speed.
• Green: signifies the Ethernet speed has reached 1000 Mbps.
• Orange: signifies the Ethernet speed has reached 10/100
Mpbs.
WPS Green On WPS connection has accomplished.
Blinking WPS connection is in process.
Off WPS connection is disabled or failed.
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1.4 WPS Button
The WPS button can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6606 while
keeping it’s configuration or reboot the WRE6606 to factory default configuration.
1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Your WRE6606 supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure
wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to
configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both
devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (recommended) on the device
itself, or in its configuration utility or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that
allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on
a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two
devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 10.10 on page 72.
Table 2 WPS Button Functions
ACTION RESULT
Press three times within
5 seconds
Turn off or turn on all LEDs.
AP Mode
Push the WPS button
once
The WRE6606 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4 on
page 12.
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. See Section 2.4 on page 18.
Repeater Mode
Push the WPS button
once
The WRE6606 begins connecting to upper router via WPS.
Push twice within 5
seconds
The WRE6606 begins connecting to a wireless client via WPS. See Section 1.4 on
page 12.
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. See Section 2.4 on page 18.
Client Mode
Push the WPS button
once
The WRE6606 begins connecting to access point via WPS.
Hold for 5 to 10 seconds The WRE6606 keeps its configuration and reboots.
Hold for more than 10
seconds
The WRE6606 resets its configuration to factory defaults and reboots. Also, power
LED will be blinking. Also, power LED will be blinking. See Section 2.4 on page 18.
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CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later versions,
Mozilla Firefox 3 and later versions, or Safari 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.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to Chapter 14 Troubleshooting to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in
Internet Explorer.
2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1Make sure your WRE6606 hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer
network to connect to the WRE6606 (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2Launch your web browser.
3Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
2.2.1 Login Screen
The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
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Figure 3 Login Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
2.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown
next.
Figure 4 Change Password Screen
Table 3 Login screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Password Type "1234" (default) as the password.
Language Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login.
This shows the time (hh:mm) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the time zone you select in the
Maintenance > Time screen (see Section 13.5 on page 83). The time is in 24-hour
format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
2.2.3 Home Screen
If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout, you may be
redirected to the Home screen.
You can also open this screen by clicking Home ( ) in the Web Configurator screens.
The Home screen displays as follows.
Figure 5 Home Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 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 WRE6606.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
Table 5 Home Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
GO Click this to return to the previous screen.
Language Select a language to go to the Web Configurator in that language and click GO.
(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the
time zone you select in Section 2.2.3.1 on page 16 or Section 13.5 on page 83.
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2.2.3.1 Time/Date Edit
One time zone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the
WRE6606 is located and have the WRE6606 display and use the current time and date for its logs.
Click the icon to change the time and date display.
Figure 6 Change Time Zone
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
2.3 Navigating the Web Configurator
The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen.
Table 6 Change Time Zone
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Change time zone Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the WRE6606 to
display.
Finish Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
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Figure 7 The Web Configurator’s Main Screen
The Web Configurator’s main screen is divided into these parts:
•A - Title Bar
•B - Navigation Panel
•C - Main Window
2.3.1 Title Bar
The title bar provides some useful links that always appear over the screens below, regardless of
how deep into the Web Configurator you navigate.
Figure 8 Title Bar
The icons provide the following functions.
A
C
B
Table 7 Title Bar: Web Configurator Icons
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Home Click this to open the home screen. See Section 2.2.3 on page 15.
About Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
eaZy123 Click this icon to open the wizard. See Chapter 7 on page 37.
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2.3.2 Navigation Panel
Use the menu items on the navigation panel to open screens to configure WRE6606 features.
The following table describes the icons shown in the navigation panel.
2.4 Resetting the WRE6606
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, press the
WPS button for more than 10 seconds 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.
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press and hold the WPS button. After 10 seconds, the power LED begins flashing.
3Release the WPS button. The WRE6606 reloads factory defaults and begins to reboot.
Table 8 Navigation Panel Menu Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
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.
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CHAPTER 3
WRE6606 Modes
3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6606.
•Sys OP mode. This is the operating mode of your WRE6606, or simply how the WRE6606 is
being used in the network.
3.1.1 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6606, which can act as a:
•Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.4 on page 22 to view the Status screen in
this mode.
In this mode, you can also set the WRE6606 to work as an AP only, a wireless bridge to establish
wireless links with other APs (WDS bridge), or an AP and bridge simultaneously (WDS repeater).
See Section 4.2 on page 21 for more information.
•Client: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to
which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 5.4 on page 28 to view the Status
screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of
the access point to which you want to connect.
•Repeater: In this mode, the WRE6606 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same
time. Go to Section 6.4 on page 33 to view the Status screen in this mode. Use this mode if
there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow
clients to connect to the WRE6606 wirelessly.
The following figure is an illustration of the device configuration modes of the WRE6606.
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Figure 9 Device Mode Example
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
Under Repeater mode, the WRE6606 supports three WPS behaviors: Normal mode, Range boost
mode, and Speed boost mode. These behaviors are only available in Repeater mode through the
Maintenance screen.
3.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode
Push the AP (A)/Client (C)/Repeater (R) mode switch on the WRE6606’s side panel to the AP
position to have the WRE6606 act as an access point. Push the switch to the Client position to have
the WRE6606 work as a wireless client. Push the switch to the Repeater position to have the
WRE6606 work as a universal repeater.
The WRE6606 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
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CHAPTER 4
Access Point Mode
4.1 Overview
In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6606 bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN)
in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 10 Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
Note: See Chapter 8 on page 45 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
4.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 4.4 on page 22) to view read-only information about your
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606 acting as
an access point.
•Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 56) to configure the wireless settings and
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6606.
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4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Scheduling and Guest WLAN screens, other configuration screens in
Access Point mode are similar to the ones in repeater mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this
User’s Guide.
4.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to AP Mode
By default, AP mode in the WRE6606 is not configured with a static IP address. To setup your
WRE6606 in AP mode for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP server
function enabled.
1To use your WRE6606 as an access point, See Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WRE6606 and the other end to
your router.
3Connect your computer to your network, make sure both the WRE6606 and computer are under the
same subnet.
4Open a web browser window and type “http://zyxelsetup” in the web address.
The login screen displays.
5Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
6Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
The WRE6606 Web Configurator displays, which allows you to configure the AP mode.
4.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See Chapter 10 on page 56 and Chapter 11 on page 78 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
•See Chapter 13 on page 82 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
4.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
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Figure 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 9 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Maintenance > General
screen.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is set -
AP Mode.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
WLAN 5G Information
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4.4.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Access Point mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6606 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN port, 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 and duplex setting or is left blank
when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled.
Association List 2.4G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6606’s
WLAN network.
Association List 5G
# This is the index number of an associated wireless client.
MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless client.
Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6606’s
WLAN network.
Table 9 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 12 Menu: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 10 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MONITOR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics Packet
Statistics
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
CONFIGURATION
Network
Wireless LAN
2.4G General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
settings.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
disabled.
Guest WLAN Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606.
Wireless LAN
5G General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable and configure WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled or
disabled.
Guest WLAN Use this screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAINTENANCE
General General Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system
and domain names.
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Password Password
Setup
Use this screen to change the password of your WRE6606.
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Backup
Restore Backup
Restore
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
Table 10 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
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CHAPTER 5
Client Mode
5.1 Overview
Your WRE6606 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 an access point or wireless router in
your network.
In the example below, one WRE6606 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an
access point (B). The WRE6606 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The WRE6606
wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 13 Wireless Client Mode
After the WRE6606 and the access point connect, the WRE6606 acquires its WAN IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WRE6606 can now surf the Internet.
5.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 5.4 on page 28) to view read-only information about your
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606.
•Use the Wireless LAN screens (Chapter 10 on page 56) to associate your WRE6606 (acting as a
wireless client) with an existing access point.
5.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN, LAN, Monitor, Configuration and Maintenance
screens, other configuration screens in Client mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode.
See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this User’s Guide.
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5.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Client Mode
1To use your WRE6606 as a wireless client, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606.
3Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” as the web address in
your web browser.
4Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
Note: You have to log into the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WRE6606 is already in Client mode.
Note: The client mode IP address is always the same as the access point mode IP
address. If you changed the IP address of your WRE6606 while in access point
mode, use this IP address in client mode.
5.4 Client Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
Figure 14 Status Screen: Client Mode
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The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Maintenance > General
screen.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is set -
Client Mode.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN 2.4G Information
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless and
wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
WLAN 5G Information
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless and
wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
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5.4.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Client mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Client mode.
Figure 15 Menu: Client Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Table 12 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MONITOR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics Packet
Statistics
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
CONFIGURATION
Network
Wireless LAN
2.4G AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
connect to.
Wireless LAN
5G AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
connect to.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAINTENANCE
General 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 WRE6606.
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Backup
Restore Backup
Restore
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
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CHAPTER 6
Repeater Mode
6.1 Overview
In repeater mode, your WRE6606 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time.
The WRE6606 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also lets
wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage when
you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the WRE6606 (A) is configured as a repeater. It has three clients that want
to connect to the Internet. The WRE6606 wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 16 Repeater Mode
After the WRE6606 and the access point connect, the WRE6606 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the WRE6606 can now surf the Internet.
6.2 What You Can Do
•Use the Status screen (Section 6.4 on page 33) to view read-only information about your
WRE6606.
•Use the LAN screen (Chapter 11 on page 78) to set the IP address for your WRE6606.
•Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen (Section 10.10 on page 72) to configure WPS on the
WRE6606 to associate to another access point.
•Use the Wireless LAN > AP Select screen (Section 10.6 on page 65) to scan for available
access points within transmission range and connect to an AP.
•Use other Wireless LAN screens (Section 10.4 on page 59) to configure the wireless settings
and wireless security between the wireless clients and the WRE6606.
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6.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the AP Select and System Mode screen, other configuration screens in
Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 3 on page 19 of this
User’s Guide.
6.3.1 Setting your WRE6606 to Repeater Mode
1To use your WRE6606 as a repeater, see Section 3.1.1.1 on page 20.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606.
3Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” or “http://192.168.1.2”
as the web address in your web browser.
4Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon
as you do, your WRE6606 is already in Repeater mode.
Note: If a client is connected to the WRE6606 through the wired Ethernet connection, the
client can only access the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. In the following figure, the LAN Client is
only able to communicate with devices in the 2.4 GHz wireless network.
Figure 17 Repeater Mode Overview
6.3.2 Configuring your WLAN, LAN and Maintenance Settings
•See Chapter 10 on page 56 and Chapter 11 on page 78 for information on configuring your
wireless network and LAN settings.
•See Chapter 13 on page 82 for information on configuring your Maintenance settings.
WRE
LAN Client
5 GHz
5 GHz AP
5 GHz
5 GHz
2.4 GHz AP
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
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6.4 Repeater Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
Figure 18 Status: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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.
Device Information
Host Name This is the WRE6606’s system name you configure in the Maintenance >
General screen.
Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 3.1.1 on page 19) to which the WRE6606 is
set - Repeater Mode.
LAN Information
MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
IP Address This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
Default Gateway This shows the LAN port’s gateway IP address.
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DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None.
WLAN 2.4G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6606.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP.
WLAN 5G Information
MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6606.
SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6606 in the wireless
LAN.
Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6606
automatically scans and selects.
Security This shows the level of wireless security the WRE6606 is using.
To AP Connection This displays whether the WRE6606 is connected to an AP or not.
To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP.
Click the Release_Configuration button to remove all configured wireless
and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the WRE6606.
To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the WRE6606.
System Status
Item This column shows the type of data the WRE6606 is recording.
Data This column shows the actual data recorded by the WRE6606.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6606’s present date and time.
System Resource
CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6606’s processing ability is currently
used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 is using.
Interface Status
Interface This displays the WRE6606 port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN.
Status For the LAN port, 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.
Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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6.4.1 Navigation Menus
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6606 features in Repeater mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Repeater mode.
Figure 19 Menus: Repeater Mode
The following table describes the sub-menus.
Rate For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or is left
blank when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is
enabled and is left blank when the WLAN is disabled.
Association List 2.4G
# 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
WRE6606’s WLAN network.
Association List 5G
# 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
WRE6606’s WLAN network.
Table 13 Status Screen: Repeater Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 14 Menus: Repeater Mode
LINK TAB FUNCTION
Status Status This screen shows the WRE6606’s general device, system and interface
status information.
MONITOR
Monitor
Packet
Statistics Packet
Statistics
Use this screen to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system
up time" and so on.
CONFIGURATION
Network
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Wireless LAN
2.4G General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN and wireless security
settings.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
connect to.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Wireless LAN
5G General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings.
AP Select Use this screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 to
connect to.
MAC Filter Use this screen to configure the WRE6606 to block access to devices or
block the devices from accessing the WRE6606.
Advanced Use this screen to configure advanced wireless settings.
QoS Use this screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS).
WPS Use this screen to enable WPS.
WPS Device Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
LAN IP Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
OneConnect OneConnect Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration.
MAINTENANCE
General 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 WRE6606.
Time Time Setting Use this screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date.
Firmware
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade
Use this screen to upload firmware to your WRE6606.
Backup
Restore Backup
Restore
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset your
WRE6606 to the factory defaults.
Restart Restart Use this screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off.
System Mode System Mode Use this screen to select how you want to use your WRE6606.
Table 14 Menus: Repeater Mode
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CHAPTER 7
eaZy123 Wizard Setup
7.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device.
7.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://zyxelsetup" or “http://192.168.1.2” as the website
address. See Section 2.2 on page 13 for detailed information.
Note: The wizard appears when the WRE6606 is accessed for the first time or when you
reset the WRE6606 to its default factory settings.
The wizard screen opens.
Note: If you have already configured the wizard screens and want to open it again, click
the eaZy123 icon ( ) on the upper right corner of any Web Configurator
screen.
7.3 Using the Wizard
The eaZy123 wizard for the WRE6606 is available in AP mode, Client mode, and Repeater mode.
7.3.1 AP Mode
1Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply.
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2The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click
GO to log into the web configurator again.
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7.3.2 Client Mode
1The wizard scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the network list. Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network to which you want the WRE6606 to connect to extend the network. Click Continue.
If the wireless router or AP you want to connect to is not listed, click Choose Network Manually
and go to step 3 to configure the SSID and security settings manually.
If you don’t want to associate with a 2.4 GHz network, click Skip 2.4 GHz.
2Type the selected network’s Wi-Fi password (key) if wireless security is enabled. Click Continue.
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3If you click Choose Network Manually, the following screen displays. Enter the SSID and security
settings of your wireless router or AP. Click Continue.
4The 5 GHz setup screen displays. Repeat previous steps to select and connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network.
5The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Click GO to log into the web configurator again.
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7.3.3 Repeater Mode
1The wizard scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the network list. Select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network to which you want the WRE6606 to connect to extend the network. Click Continue.
If the wireless router or AP you want to connect to is not listed, click Choose Network Manually
and go to step 3 to configure the SSID and security settings manually.
If you don’t want to associate with a 2.4 GHz network, click Skip 2.4 GHz.
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2Type the selected network’s Wi-Fi password (key) if wireless security is enabled. Click Continue.
3If you click Choose Network Manually, the following screen displays. Enter the SSID and security
settings of your wireless router or AP. Click Continue.
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4The 5 GHz setup screen displays. Repeat previous steps to select and connect to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network.
5Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply.
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6The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. Verify the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click
GO to log into the web configurator again.
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CHAPTER 8
Tutorials
8.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6606 as follows (in access point or repeater mode) as
follows:
•Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
•Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
•Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP
This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6606 (in client mode) as follows:
•Connecting the WRE6606 (in Client Mode) to an AP or Wireless Router
8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a
notebook (B), in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the
access point (A) wirelessly.
Figure 20 Wireless Access Point Connection to the Internet
8.3 Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. The following
example uses the WRE6606 as the AP and NWD-211AN as the wireless client which connects to a
notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter
or PCI card).
The following WPS methods for creating a secure connection are described in the tutorial.
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•Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a
button. See Section 8.3.1 on page 46.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 WRE6606’s interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 47. This
is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
8.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
The push button configuration function found in the interfaces is available both in AP mode and
Repeater mode. The WPS button, see Section 1.3 on page 10, can also be used for PBC
configurations in either AP or Repeater mode.
1Make sure that your WRE6606 is turned on and set to work in AP mode and that it is connected to
your network.
2Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility.
3In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button (Start or
WPS button).
4Log into WRE6606’s Web Configurator. Make sure WPS is enabled in the Network > Wireless LAN
> WPS screen.
5Navigate to Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS Device and press the
WPS button.
Note: Your WRE6606 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in
its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use
one or the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button
within two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WRE6606 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 WRE6606 securely.
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on
both WRE6606 and wireless client (the NWD-211AN in this example).
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Figure 21 Example WPS Process: PBC Method
8.3.2 PIN Configuration
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both WRE6606’s configuration
interface and the client’s utilities.
The push button configuration function is available both in AP mode and Repeater mode.
1Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS Station settings and select the PIN
method to get a PIN number.
2On the WRE6606, navigate to the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS
screen.
3Obtain the PIN number for the WRE6606 or press the Generate button to create a new PIN
number. See Section 10.10 on page 72
4Enter the WRE6606 PIN number in the wireless station’s utility screen.
The WRE6606 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 WRE6606 securely.
Wireless Client
SECURITY INFO
COMMUNICATION
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
AP
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The following figure shows an example of how to set up wireless network and security on WRE6606
and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
Figure 22 Example WPS Process: PIN Method
8.4 Connecting the WRE6606 to an AP
Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage.
•Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List - create a secure wireless network
simply by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs. See Section 8.4.1 on page 49.This is the
easier method.
Authentication by PIN
SECURITY INFO
WITHIN 2 MINUTES
Wireless Client
COMMUNICATION
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•Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information - create a secure wireless
network by manually entering the AP’s wireless security settings in the WRE6606’s interface. See
Section 8.4.2 on page 50. This is useful when the AP is hidden.
8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List
This section demonstrates the procedures in Repeater mode. Follow the steps below to create a
secure wireless network by selecting an AP from a list of detected APs.
The AP select function is available both in Client mode and Repeater mode. See Section 3.1.1 on
page 19.
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 2.2 on page 13).
1Open the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP Select screen. Select an AP
form the Select column and click Continue.
Figure 23 Tutorial: Selecting an automatically detected AP
2Type the Wi-Fi key if wireless security is enabled on the selected AP and click Continue.
Figure 24 Tutorial: The KEY field
3Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6606.
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Figure 25 Tutorial: Configure WRE6606’s WLAN
4You have successfully set up your WRE6606 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the Status
screen.
Figure 26 Tutorial: Saving settings
8.4.2 Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters
on your WRE6606.
Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP’s wireless
security settings in the WRE6606’s interface.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are
logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 2.2 on page 13).
1Open the Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP Select screen. Select
Choose Network Manually.
SSID ZyXEL
Security WPA(2)-PSK
Wi-Fi Key 1234567890
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Figure 27 Tutorial: Manually Entering Wireless Security Information
2Type the SSID of the AP into the Wireless Name (SSID) field, set the security settings and click
Continue.
Figure 28 Tutorial: Typing an SSID
3Configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606
automatically copies the SSID of the associated AP and appends “.speed” to the 5GHz SSID. Click
Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6606.
Figure 29 Tutorial: Configure WRE6606’s WLAN
4You have successfully set up your WRE6505 v2 to connect to an AP. Click GO to go to the Status
screen.
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Figure 30 Tutorial: Saving settings
8.5 Connecting the WRE6606 (in Client Mode) to an AP or
Wireless Router
If you have an access point or wireless router with Internet access deployed in your network
already, and you want to use the WRE6606 as a wireless client to connect to the existing AP or
wireless router, set the WRE6606 to client mode. The WRE6606 then acts as a wireless client. Your
device, such as a computer, can connect to the WRE6606 through a wired connection to access the
Internet.
1Set your WRE6606 to work as a wireless client. See Section 2.1.1.1 on page 14.
2Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6606 using an Ethernet cable.
3Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “http://zyxelsetup” as the web address in
your web browser.
4Enter “1234” (default) as the password and click Login.
5Type a new password and retype it to confirm, then click Apply. Otherwise, click Ignore.
6To connect to a specific wireless network, you can manually create a wireless profile or use the site
survey tool to associate with it.
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CHAPTER 9
Monitor
9.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the WRE6606.
9.2 What You Can Do
•use the Packet Statistics screen (Section 9.3 on page 54) to view port status, packet specific
statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
9.3 Packet Statistics Screen
Click 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 31 Monitor > Packet Statistics
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 15 Monitor > Packet Statistics
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Port This is the WRE6606’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 kb/s This displays the transmission speed in kilobits per second on this port.
Rx kb/s This displays the reception speed in kilobits per second on this port.
System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6606 has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Select the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Refresh Now Click this button to update the screen statistics immediately.
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CHAPTER 10
Wireless LAN
10.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WRE6606. See
Section 1.1 on page 9 for an overview of wireless networks.
10.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen to enable the Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G), enter the SSID and select the
wireless security mode (Section 10.4 on page 59).
•Use the AP select screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6606 (in Client mode
and Repeater mode) to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP
(Section 10.6 on page 65).
•Use the MAC Filter screen to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from
connecting to the WRE6606 (Section 10.7 on page 69).
•Use the Advanced screen to allow intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold (Section
10.8 on page 70).
•Use the QoS screen to enable Wi-Fi MultiMedia Quality of Service (WMMQoS). This allows the
WRE6606 to automatically set priority levels to services, such as e-mail, VoIP, chat, and so on
(Section 10.9 on page 71).
•Use the WPS screen to enable WPS to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security,
without having to configure security settings manually (Section 10.10 on page 72).
•Use the WPS Device screen to add a wireless station using WPS (Section 10.11 on page 73).
•Use the Scheduling screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off (Section
10.12 on page 74). This screen is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
•Use the Guest WLAN screen to configure multiple BSSs on the WRE6606 (Section 10.13 on
page 75). This screen is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
10.3 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.
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• 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.
10.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless
network.
10.3.1.1 MAC Address List
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 List to tell the AP which wireless clients are 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.
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.
10.3.1.2 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.
For example, if users do not log in to the wireless network, you can choose no authentication, if
users do log on to the wireless network, you can choose No Security, Static WEP, WPA-PSK, or
WPA2-PSK.
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless
network supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports
WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Therefore, you should set up Static WEP in the
wireless network.
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.
Table 16 Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
NO AUTHENTICATION
Weakest No Security
Static WEP
WPA-PSK
Strongest WPA2-PSK
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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.
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.
10.3.1.3 WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the Wi-Fi 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 8.3 on page 45.
10.3.2 Guest WLAN
Guest WLAN allows you to set up a wireless network where users can access to Internet via the
WRE6606 (Z), but not other networks connected to the Z. In the following figure, a guest user can
access the Internet from the guest wireless network A via Z but not the home or company network
N.
Note: Note: The home or company network N and Guest WLAN network are independent
networks.
Note: Note: Only AP mode supports Guest WLAN.
Figure 32 Guest Wireless LAN Network
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10.4 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the WRE6606 from a computer connected to the wireless
LAN and you change the WRE6606’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 WRE6606’s new
settings.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G to open the General screen.
Figure 33 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (Repeater Mode)
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Figure 34 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (AP Mode)
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN This is turned on by default. Click Disable to turn off the wireless LAN function.
Network 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 when the WRE6606 is in AP mode and Auto Channel Selection
is disabled.
Auto Channel
Selection
This option is available only when the WRE6606 is in AP mode.
Select this option to have the WRE6606 automatically scan for and select a channel which is
not used by another device.
Operating
Channel
This displays the channel the WRE6606 is currently using.
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Network Mode 2.4 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless clients.
5 GHz is the frequency used by IEEE 802.11ac/a/n wireless clients.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b) to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11g) to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11n) to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g) to allow both IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your WRE6606 might be
reduced.
Select 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n) to allow both IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your
WRE6606 might be reduced.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a) to allow only IEEE 802.11a compliant WLAN devices to associate
with the WRE6606.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a/n) to allow both IEEE802.11a and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN
devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your WRE6606 might be
reduced.
Select 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac) to allow both IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11ac
compliant WLAN devices to associate with the WRE6606. The transmission rate of your
WRE6606 might be reduced.
Channel
Bandwidth
Select the channel bandwidth you want to use for your wireless network.
Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 40 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your
neighborhood.
Select 20/40 MHz to allow the WRE6606 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40 MHz)
that has least interference.
Select 20/40/80 MHz to allow the WRE6606 to choose the channel bandwidth (20 or 40 or
80 MHz) that has least interference. This option is available only when you select 5 GHz
(802.11a/n/ac) in the Network Mode field.
Security
Security Mode If the WRE6606 is in repeater mode, select No Security or the available modes to match as
provided by the source AP or wireless router.
If the WRE6606 is in AP mode, select WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK or Static WEP to add security
on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must
have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security,
additional options appears in this screen. See Section 10.5 on page 62 for detailed
information on different security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to
associate this network without authentication.
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are available
in this field.
WPA
Compatible
This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your
WRE6606.
Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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10.5 Wireless Security
The screen varies depending on what you select in the Security Mode field.
10.5.1 No Security
Select No Security to allow wireless clients to communicate with the access point without any data
encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your WRE6606, your network is
accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Figure 35 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Pre-Shared
Key WPA-PSK/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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to return to the previous menu without saving.
Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.
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10.5.2 WEP Encryption
WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points
to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a
network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.
Your WRE6606 allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can
be enabled at any one time.
Select Static WEP from the Security Mode list.
Figure 36 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 18 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: No Security (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.
10.5.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.
Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: Static WEP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.
PassPhrase Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate.
A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by
the WRE6606 into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is
requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.
WEP Encryption Select 64-bits or 128-bits.
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.
Authentication
Method
Select Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to
the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification
before communication between the wireless client and the WRE6606 occurs.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
ASCII Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Hex Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the WRE6606 and the wireless stations
must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bits, then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bits, then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters ("0-
9", "A-F").
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The
default key is key 1.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Figure 37 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.6 AP Select Screen
Use this screen (available both in Client mode and Repeater mode.) to choose an access point that
you want the WRE6606 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP.
To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > AP Select.
Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.
WPA Compatible This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to
your WRE6606.
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Figure 38 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 39 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode and Repeater Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Select Use the radio button to select the wireless device to which you want to connect.
SSID This displays the Service Set IDentity of the wireless device. The SSID is a unique name
that identifies a wireless network. All devices in a wireless network must use the same
SSID.
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Enter a Wi-Fi key
If wireless security is enabled on the selected AP, the following screen displays after you click
Continue in the AP Select screen. Enter the AP’s Wi-Fi key and click Continue.
Figure 40 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 41 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
Set up the WRE6606’s WLAN for clients
The following screen is available in Repeater mode only. Use this screen to configure the wireless
settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients. The WRE6606 automatically copies the
SSID of the associated AP. You can set the SSID and Wi-Fi key of the WRE6606’s WLAN to be the
same as those on the AP to which the WRE6606 wants to connect. Click Apply to save your
settings.
MAC This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
Channel This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
Mode This displays which IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless networking standards the wireless device
supports.
Security Mode This displays the type of security configured on the wireless device. When No Security is
shown, no security is configured and you can connect to it without a password.
Strength This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on
the antenna output power and the distance between your WRE6606 and this device.
Continue Click Continue to start the next step in the AP setup process.
Scan Again Click Scan Again to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and
update this table.
Choose Network
Manually
Select this to set up the AP manually.
WPS This button is configurable only when you enable WPS in the Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G >
WPS screen.
Click this button to connect to the selected AP via WPS.
Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode and Repeater Mode)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 42 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Choose AP network manually
Use this screen to manually enter the SSID, security mode and Wi-Fi key of the AP to which you
want the WRE6606 to connect. This is useful when the AP’s SSID is hidden. Click Continue to
configure the wireless settings between the WRE6606 and its wireless clients (see Set up the
WRE6606’s WLAN for clients on page 67).
Figure 43 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 44 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
Complete the AP and WLAN setup
This screen displays when you have successfully set up your WRE6606 to connect to an AP. Verify
the WRE6606’s wireless network settings and click GO to open the Status screen.
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Figure 45 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Repeater Mode)
Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > AP Select (Client Mode)
10.7 MAC Filter
The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6606,
while denying access to all unspecified devices. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media
Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of
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 WRE6606’s MAC Address List settings, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or
Wireless LAN 5G > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown.
Figure 47 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > MAC Filter
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
10.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > Advanced. The screen appears as
shown.
Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Advanced
Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G> MAC Filter
LABEL DESCRIPTION
SSID for MAC
Filter
Select the SSID for which you want to configure MAC filtering.
Policy Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Address table.
Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filtering rule you configure below.
Select Allow to permit access to the WRE6606, MAC addresses not listed will be denied
access to the WRE6606.
Select Reject to block access to the WRE6606, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to
access the WRE6606
Add a station
Mac Address
Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WRE6606 and click Add. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that is, six
hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc.
MAC Filter Summary
Delete Click the delete icon to remove the MAC address from the list.
MAC Address This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
WRE6606.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.9 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen
The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > QoS. The following screen appears.
Figure 49 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 23 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > 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 1 and 2347.
Enable Intra-BSS
Traffic Blocking
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 traffic
blocking is not enabled, wireless clients can access the wired network and communicate
with each other. When Intra-BSS traffic blocking is enabled, wireless clients can still
access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.
Output Power Set the output power of the WRE6606 in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an
area, decrease the output power of the WRE6606 to reduce interference with other APs.
Select one of the following 100%, 50% or 25%. See the product specifications for
more information on your WRE6606’s output power.
HT (High Throughput) Physical Mode
Guard Interval Select Auto to increase data throughput. However, this may make data transfer more
prone to errors.
Select Long to prioritize data integrity. This may be because your wireless network is
busy and congested or the WRE6606 is located in an environment prone to radio
interference.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Enable WMM QoS Check this to have the WRE6606 automatically give a service a priority level
according to the ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi
MultiMedia Quality of Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes
them run more smoothly.
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10.10 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN and check current WPS status.
To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS tab.
Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6606 in
universal repeater mode.
Figure 50 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (Repeater Mode)
Figure 51 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS (AP Mode)
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > QoS (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.11 WPS Device Screen
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click
Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or Wireless LAN 5G > WPS Device.
Note: After you click WPS 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.
Table 25 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Setup
Enable WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature.
Enable PIN Select this to enable the PIN number.
PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a
new PIN number.
WPS Status
Status This displays Configured when the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 or click Release Configuration (AP mode only) to
remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.
Release
Configuration
(AP mode only)
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 WRE6606.
802.11 Mode This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
WRE6606.
SSID This is the name of the wireless network (the WAP3205 v2’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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Figure 52 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (Repeater Mode)
Figure 53 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device (AP Mode)
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.12 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen (available in AP mode only) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off.
Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off
on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G or
Wireless LAN 5G > Scheduling tab.
Table 26 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > WPS Device
LABEL DESCRIPTION
WPS Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure
wireless stations’s wireless settings. See Section 8.3.1 on page 46.
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security
information synchronization.
Or input your
devices PIN
number (AP mode
only)
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s
wireless settings. See Section 8.3.2 on page 47.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Go to
associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
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Figure 54 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
10.13 Guest WLAN Screen
This screen (available in AP mode only) allows you to enable and configure multiple wireless
networks and guest wireless network settings on the WRE6606.
You can configure up to four SSIDs to enable multiple BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the WRE6606.
This allows you to use one access point to provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then
Table 27 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Scheduling
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Scheduling
Wireless LAN
Scheduling
Select to enable or disable wireless LAN scheduling.
Scheduling
WLAN 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.
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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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assign varying security types and to different SSIDs. Wireless clients can use different SSIDs to
associate with the same access point.
Figure 55 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Guest WLAN
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 28 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > Guest WLAN
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Guest WLAN Setup
Guest WLAN Select Enable to activate the guest wireless LAN. Select Disable to turn it off.
Network 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 station cannot
obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
Guest IP Address Type an IP address for the devices on the Guest WLAN using this as the gateway IP
address.
Guest Subnet
Mask
Type the subnet mask for the guest wireless LAN.
Guest Start IP This field displays the first IP address of guest wireless LAN.
Guest End IP This field displays the last IP address of guest wireless LAN.
Security
Security Mode Select Static WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network.
The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have the same wireless
security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options
appears in this screen. See Chapter 10 on page 62 for detailed information on different
security modes. Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this
network without authentication
Note: If the WPS function is enabled (default), only No Security and WPA2-PSK are
available in this field.
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WPA Compatible This field appears when you choose WPA2-PSK as the Security Mode.
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to
your WRE6606.
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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CHAPTER 11
LAN
11.1 Overview
This screen allows you to assign the WRE6606 a fixed or dynamic management IP address. The
default IP address of the WRE6606 is 192.168.1.2. Alternatively, you can connect to the WRE6606
using the default domain name, http://zyxelsetup.
11.2 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the WRE6606’s management IP address and configure the DNS server
information that the WRE6606 sends to the DHCP clients. Click Network > LAN.
Note: If you change the IP address of the WRE6606 in the screen below, you will need to
log into the WRE6606 again using the new IP address.
Figure 56 Network > LAN > IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 29 Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
LAN TCP/IP
Get from DHCP
Server
Select this to have the WRE6606 get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server.
Use Defined LAN IP
Address
Click this to enable the manual IP configuration.
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IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
Default Gateway Enter the gateway of your WRE6606 in dotted decimal notation.
DNS Assignment
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
Select From ISP if your ISP or router to which the WRE6606 connects dynamically
assigns DNS server information (and the WRE6606's IP address). The field to the right
displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's
IP address in the field to the right.
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS
server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 29 Network > LAN > IP (continued)
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CHAPTER 12
One Connect
12.1 Overview
One Connect is a ZyXEL-proprietary feature. It complies with the IEEE 1905.1 standard and allows
auto-detection and auto-configuration.
If your wireless router supports ZyXEL One Connect, WRE6606 for example, you can download and
install the ZyXEL One Connect App in your mobile device to check the connection status, do speed
test, turn on or turn off the devices in your network, block or allow a device’s access and set up a
guest Wi-Fi network from the mobile device. You can even use the App to access the WRE6606’s
web configurator. The mobile device with the App installed must be connected to the WRE6606
wirelessly.
Figure 57 ZyXEL One Connect App
12.1.1 What You Can Do
Use the One Connect screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration (Section 12.2 on page
80).
12.2 One Connect Screen
Use this screen to enable or disable Wi-Fi auto-configuration on the WRE6606.
Click Configuration > Network > OneConnect to open the following screen.
Figure 58 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 30 Configuration > Network > OneConnect
LABEL DESCRIPTION
One Connect
Auto-configuration Select Enable to allow the WRE6606 to automatically update the wireless settings on
the APs or wireless repeaters (which also support ZyXEL One Connect) in its network.
Select Disable to turn this feature off if you want to have the APs or repeaters in the
network use different wireless settings.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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CHAPTER 13
Maintenance
13.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the Maintenance screen.
13.2 What You Can Do
•Use the General screen to set the system and domain names (Section 13.3 on page 82).
•Use the Password screen to set the password (Section 13.4 on page 83).
•Use the Time screen to change your WRE6606’s time and date (Section 13.5 on page 83).
•Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to update firmware (Section 13.6 on page 85).
•Use the Backup Restore screen to backup and restore device configurations (Section 13.7 on
page 87).
•Use the Restart screen to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off (Section 13.8 on
page 89).
•
•Use the System Mode screen to select how you want to use your WRE6606 (Section 13.9 on
page 90).
13.3 General
Use this screen to set the system and domain names and the timeout period of the management
session. Click Maintenance > General. The following screen displays.
Figure 59 Maintenance > General
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
13.4 System Password Screen
Use this screen to set the web configurator password. Click Maintenance > System. The following
screen displays.
Figure 60 Maintenance > Password
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
13.5 Time Screen
Use this screen to configure the WRE6606’s time based on your local time zone. To change your
WRE6606’s time and date, click Maintenance > Time. The screen appears as shown.
Table 31 Maintenance > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
System Name Enter a descriptive name to identify the WRE6606 in an Ethernet network.
Domain Name This is the domain name of the WRE6606.
Administrator
Inactivity
Timer
Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session times out.
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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Table 32 Maintenance > System > Password
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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Figure 61 Maintenance > Time
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 33 Maintenance > Time
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Current Time and Date
Current Time This field displays the time of your WRE6606.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6606 synchronizes the time with the time
server.
Current Date This field displays the date of your WRE6606.
Each time you reload this page, the WRE6606 synchronizes the date with the time
server.
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.
Get from Time
Server
Select this radio button to have the WRE6606 get the time and date from the time
server you specified below.
Auto Select Auto to have the WRE6606
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13.6 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., “WRE6606.bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and
may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
Click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Follow the instructions in this screen to upload
firmware to your WRE6606.
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 early 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 at 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
select 2 in the at 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 select in the at field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 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 at 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 select 2 in the
at 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 select in the at field depends on your time zone. In
Germany for instance, you would select 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 WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 33 Maintenance > Time (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
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Figure 62 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6606 while firmware upload is in progress!
After you see the Firmware Upgrading screen, wait until the upgrade process is complete.
Table 34 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Firmware Upgrade
File Path Click Select file 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
The following fields display when you click this button.
You are
currently
using
firmware
version:
The firmware version consists of the trunk version number, model code, and release number.
For example, V1.00(AAAG.5) means V1.00 is the trunk number, AAAG represents WRE6606,
and 5 means the fifth release.
The Latest
Firmware
Version
Compare the release number in the previous field with the release number in this one to see
if you have the latest firmware. In this example, V1.00(AAAG.5), the numbers are the same
(5), so the WRE6606 already has the latest firmware.
Release
Date The date the firmware was issued is shown in year-month-date format.
Release
Note The release note shows what has changed (new features, bug fixes, known issues) in this
firmware version. Check the Release Note before deciding to use new firmware.
Size This is the size of the firmware in bytes. 15073234 is about 15 MB.
Do_Firmware_
Upgrade
Click this button to download and upgrade the new firmware to the WRE6606.
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Figure 63 Firmware Upgrading
The WRE6606 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 64 Network Temporarily Disconnected
After the WRE6606 restarts, the Upgrade Accomplished screen appears.
Figure 65 Upgrade Accomplished
Refresh the web page and log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen.
13.7 Backup / Restore Screen
Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup
configuration, and restoring configuration appears as shown next.
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Figure 66 Maintenance > Backup/Restore
13.7.1 Backup Configuration
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WRE6606’s current configuration to a file on
your computer. Once your WRE6606 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.
Click Backup to save the WRE6606’s current configuration to your computer.
13.7.2 Restore Configuration
Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your
computer to your WRE6606.
Note: Do not turn off the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 again.
The WRE6606 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some
operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Table 35 Maintenance Restore Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
File Path Click Select file 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.
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Figure 67 Temporarily Disconnected
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 WRE6606 IP address (192.168.1.2). Refer
to your operating system’s help files for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address.
13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults
Click the Reset button to clear all user-entered configuration information and return the WRE6606
to its factory defaults. The following warning screen appears.
Figure 68 Reset Warning Message
You can also press the WPS button (see Section 1.4 on page 12) on the front panel for more than
10 seconds to reset the factory defaults of your WRE6606. Refer to Section 1.4 on page 12 for more
information on the resetting the WRE6606.
13.8 Restart Screen
System restart allows you to reboot the WRE6606 without turning the power off. Click
Maintenance > Restart. The following screen displays. Click Restart to have the WRE6606
reboot. This does not affect the WRE6606's configuration.
Figure 69 Maintenance > Restart
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13.9 System Mode
Use this screen to change the operating mode of the WRE6606. For further information on system
operating mode, see Section 3.1.1 on page 19.
Figure 70 Maintenance > System Mode
The following table describes the labels in this menu.
Table 36 Maintenance > System Mode
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Normal mode The default WPS behavior, both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are supported in up and down
broadcasting.
Range boost
mode
Select this option to set the WRE6606 to Range boost mode--the 2.4 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior, while the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
Speed boost
mode
Select this option to set the WRE6606 to Speed boost mode--the 5 GHz band is supported
on the Up behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6606.
Reset Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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13.9.1 System WPS Behavior
In Repeater mode (see Chapter 3 on page 20), you can select the type of WPS behavior: Normal
Mode, Range Boost, or Speed Boost mode.
The device enables you to extend the range of your dual-band router to eliminate "dead spots" in
your wireless network. You can choose from normal mode, range boost, or speed boost modes for
both your 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
The following terms are used to describe the WPS behavior:
• Up: The connection from the WRE6606 to the Router
• Down: The connection from the WRE6606 to a client
Figure 71 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting
• Home wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Home2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Home5G_5GEXT.
• Work wireless network: 2.4G SSID = Work2.4G_2.4GEXT; 5G SSID = Work5G_5GEXT.
• No profile: There is no currently defined profile.
The following section describes the Normal, Range Boost, and Speed Boost mode (WPS) behaviors
in a home and work network connection.
As connection profiles are established, the WRE6606 maintains a record of the varying profiles and
automatically joins the network when in range.
Note: The home wireless network is the initial setup environment. The WRE6606 does not
have any established network profiles at the time of initial setup.
13.9.1.1 Normal Mode
In normal mode, both Down and Up WPS behaviors are supported for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands.
Universal
Repeater
Client
Up
Router
Down
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Figure 72 Maintenance > System Mode> Normal mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
13.9.1.2 Range Boost Mode
In range boost mode, the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 5 GHz band is
supported on the Up behavior.
Table 37 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
no profile no profile No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Work3_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work1_2.4GEXT
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile Work1_5GEXT
No profile No profile Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT Work2_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Work4_5GEXT
Universal
Repeater
Client
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Up
2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Down
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Figure 73 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
13.9.1.3 Speed Boost Mode
In speed boost mode, the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band
is supported on the Up behavior.
Figure 74 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
Table 38 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode
HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WORK WIRELESS NETWORK
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work1 Off
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work3 Off
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile Work1_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work2 Work3_5GEXT
No profile No profile No profile Work3_5GEXT
Universal
Repeater
Client
2.4 GHz
Up
5 GHz
Down
Universal
Repeater
Client
5 GHz
Up
2.4 GHz
Down
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The following table describes the labels in the previous screen.
Table 39 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode
HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) HOT SPOT 2 (WORK)
WPS BAND UP DOWN UP DOWN
2.4 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile Work2_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work4_2.4GEXT
No profile Home2_2.4GEXT No profile Work4_2.4GEXT
Home1 Home1_2.4GEXT Work1 Work3_2.4GEXT
5 GHz No profile
(Initial Setup)
No profile
(Initial Setup)
Work2 Off
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Off
No profile No profile Work3 Off
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CHAPTER 14
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
•WRE6606 Access and Login
•Internet Access
•Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults
•Wireless Problems
14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs
The WRE6606 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on.
1Make sure the WRE6606 is plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source
is turned on.
2Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6606.
3Remove the WRE6606 from the outlet. Then connect an electrical device that you know works into
the same power outlet. This checks the status of the power outlet.
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 1.3 on page 10.
2Make sure you understand how the LEDs are enabled or disabled. See Section 1.3 on page 10.
3Check the hardware connections. See the Quick Start Guide.
4Inspect your cables for damage. Contact the vendor to replace any damaged cables.
5Disconnect and re-connect the WRE6606.
6If the problem continues, contact the vendor.
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14.2 WRE6606 Access and Login
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 14.4 on page
98.
I cannot see or access the Login screen in the Web Configurator.
1Make sure you are using the correct address.
• The default web address (URL) of the WRE6606 is http://zyxelsetup.
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 JavaScript and Java
enabled.
4Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6606 with the default address.
5If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
Advanced Suggestions
• If your computer is connected wirelessly, use a computer that is connected to a LAN/ETHERNET
port.
I can see the Login screen, but I cannot log in to the WRE6606.
1Make sure you have entered the password correctly. The default password is 1234.
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 WRE6606.
4If this does not work, you have to reset the device to its factory defaults. See Section 14.4 on page
98.
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14.3 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.
2Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6606 (repeater
mode) has associated with the AP by checking the Status screen. See Section 6.4 on page 33.
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.
4Disconnect all the cables from your device, and follow the directions in the Quick Start Guide again.
5If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
I cannot access the Internet anymore. I had access to the Internet (with the WRE6606 in
repeater mode), 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 1.3 on page 10.
2Reboot the WRE6606.
3Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6606 (repeater
mode) has associated with the AP by checking the Status screen. See Section 6.4 on page 33.
4If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor.
The Internet connection is slow or intermittent.
1There might be a lot of traffic on the network. Look at the LEDs, and check Section 1.3 on page 10.
If the WRE6606 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 WRE6606 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 WRE6606.
4If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced
suggestions.
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Advanced Suggestion
• Check the settings for QoS. If it is disabled, you might consider activating it.
14.4 Resetting the WRE6606 to Its Factory Defaults
If you reset the WRE6606, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE6606 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 reset the WRE6606 to its factory defaults.
To reset the WRE6606,
1Make sure the power LED is on.
2Press the WPS button for longer than 10 seconds, the Power LED begins to blink, to set the
WRE6606 back to its factory-default configuration.
OR
3Click Maintenance > Backup Restore > Restore and then click Reset.
If the WRE6606 restarts automatically, wait for the WRE6606 to finish restarting, and log in to the
Web Configurator. The password is 1234.
If the WRE6606 does not restart automatically, disconnect and reconnect the WRE6606’. Then,
follow the directions above again.
14.5 Wireless Problems
I cannot access the WRE6606 or ping any computer from the WLAN.
1Make sure the wireless LAN is enabled on the WRE6606.
2Make sure the wireless adapter on the wireless station is working properly.
3Make sure the wireless adapter installed on your computer is IEEE 802.11 compatible and supports
the same wireless standard as the WRE6606.
4Make sure your computer (with a wireless adapter installed) is within the transmission range of the
WRE6606.
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5Check that both the WRE6606 and your wireless station are using the same wireless and wireless
security settings, and that both the WRE6606 and the AP are using the same wireless and wireless
security settings.
6Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the MAC Address List of the
WRE6606. See Section 10.7 on page 69.
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APPENDIX A
Customer Support
In the event of problems that cannot be solved by using this manual, you should contact your
vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you
bought the device.
See http://www.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml and also
http://www.zyxel.com/about_zyxel/zyxel_worldwide.shtml for the latest information.
Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.
Required Information
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Corporate Headquarters (Worldwide)
Taiwan
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com
Asia
China
• ZyXEL Communications (Shanghai) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Beijing) Corp.
ZyXEL Communications (Tianjin) Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.cn
India
• ZyXEL Technology India Pvt Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.in
Kazakhstan
•ZyXEL Kazakhstan
• http://www.zyxel.kz
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Korea
• ZyXEL Korea Corp.
• http://www.zyxel.kr
Malaysia
• ZyXEL Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.my
Pakistan
• ZyXEL Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.pk
Philippines
• ZyXEL Philippines
• http://www.zyxel.com.ph
Singapore
• ZyXEL Singapore Pte Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.com.sg
Taiwan
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/tw/zh/
Thailand
• ZyXEL Thailand Co., Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.co.th
Vietnam
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation-Vietnam Office
• http://www.zyxel.com/vn/vi
Europe
Austria
• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Belarus
•ZyXEL BY
• http://www.zyxel.by
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Belgium
• ZyXEL Communications B.V.
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/nl/
• http://www.zyxel.com/be/fr/
Bulgaria
•ZyXEL България
• http://www.zyxel.com/bg/bg/
Czech Republic
• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o
• http://www.zyxel.cz
Denmark
• ZyXEL Communications A/S
• http://www.zyxel.dk
Estonia
•ZyXEL Estonia
• http://www.zyxel.com/ee/et/
Finland
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.fi
France
•ZyXEL France
• http://www.zyxel.fr
Germany
• ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH
• http://www.zyxel.de
Hungary
• ZyXEL Hungary & SEE
• http://www.zyxel.hu
Italy
• ZyXEL Communications Italy
• http://www.zyxel.it/
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Latvia
•ZyXEL Latvia
• http://www.zyxel.com/lv/lv/homepage.shtml
Lithuania
• ZyXEL Lithuania
• http://www.zyxel.com/lt/lt/homepage.shtml
Netherlands
•ZyXEL Benelux
• http://www.zyxel.nl
Norway
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.no
Poland
• ZyXEL Communications Poland
• http://www.zyxel.pl
Romania
•ZyXEL Romania
• http://www.zyxel.com/ro/ro
Russia
• ZyXEL Russia
• http://www.zyxel.ru
Slovakia
• ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. organizacna zlozka
• http://www.zyxel.sk
Spain
• ZyXEL Communications ES Ltd
• http://www.zyxel.es
Sweden
• ZyXEL Communications
• http://www.zyxel.se
Switzerland
•Studerus AG
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• http://www.zyxel.ch/
Turkey
•ZyXEL Turkey A.S.
• http://www.zyxel.com.tr
UK
• ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.uk
Ukraine
•ZyXEL Ukraine
• http://www.ua.zyxel.com
Latin America
Argentina
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Brazil
• ZyXEL Communications Brasil Ltda.
• https://www.zyxel.com/br/pt/
Ecuador
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/ec/es/
Middle East
Israel
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://il.zyxel.com/homepage.shtml
Middle East
• ZyXEL Communication Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/me/en/
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North America
USA
• ZyXEL Communications, Inc. - North America Headquarters
• http://www.zyxel.com/us/en/
Oceania
Australia
• ZyXEL Communications Corporation
• http://www.zyxel.com/au/en/
Africa
South Africa
• Nology (Pty) Ltd.
• http://www.zyxel.co.za
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APPENDIX B
Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address
Note: Your specific WRE6606 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 106
•Windows Vista on page 110
•Windows 7 on page 114
•Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 on page 118
•Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 on page 121
•Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) on page 124
•Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) on page 128
Windows XP/NT/2000
The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows
2000 and Windows NT.
1Click Start > Control Panel.
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2In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon.
3Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
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.
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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.
4Click Manage network connections.
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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.
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.
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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.
4Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
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Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying
that it needs your permission to continue.
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.
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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].
3The IP settings are displayed as follows.
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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.
2In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.
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3When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network
connection type list, and then click Configure.
4For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP
tab.
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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.
Verifying Settings
Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then
selecting the appropriate Network Interface from the Info tab.
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Figure 75 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.
2In System Preferences, click the Network icon.
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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:
•From the Configure list, select Manually.
•In the IP Address field, enter your IP address.
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•In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask.
•In the Router field, enter the IP address of your WRE6606.
6Click Apply and close the window.
Verifying Settings
Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then
selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab.
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Figure 76 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.
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.
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3In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the
Authenticate button.
4In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click
Properties.
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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.
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.
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8Click the Close button to apply the changes.
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.
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Figure 77 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:
1Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST).
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2When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK.
3When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the
Network Card icon.
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4When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate
connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button.
5When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab
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Figure 78 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.
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.
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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 79 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager
When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to
see if your connection is working properly.
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APPENDIX C
Legal Information
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into
any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it
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.
Regulatory Notice and Statement
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
The following information applies if you use the product within USA area.
FCC EMC Statement
• The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
• This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 or television reception, which is found 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
The following information applies if you use the product with RF function within USA area.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
• This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
CANADA
The following information applies if you use the product within Canada area
Industry Canada ICES statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Industry Canada RSS-GEN & RSS-247 statement
• This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
• This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a
gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz, the following attention must be paid,
• The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-
channel mobile satellite systems.
• For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such
that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate;
and
• The worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) of
RSS 247 shall be clearly indicated.
If the product with 5G wireless function operating in 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz, the following attention must be paid.
• For devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-
5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit.
• Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
• Le présent émetteur radio de modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorieI) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type
d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement
interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en5150-5250 MHz and 5725-5850 MHz est activée pour ce produit , il est nécessaire de porter
une attention particulière aux choses suivantes
• Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire
les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux;
• Pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5
850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l’exploitation non point à point, selon
le cas;
• Les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée
à la section 6.2.2 3) du CNR-247, doivent être clairement indiqués.
Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz est activée pour ce produit , il est nécessaire de
porter une attention particulière aux choses suivantes.
Lorsque la fonction sans fil 5G fonctionnant en 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz est activée pour ce produit , il est nécessaire de porter
une attention particulière aux choses suivantes.
• Pour les dispositifs munis d’antennes amovibles, le gain maximal d'antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes de 5 250 à
5 350 MHz et de 5 470 à 5 725 MHz doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e.
Industry Canada radiation exposure statement
This device complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet
équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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/or 5GHz wireless products relevant to the EU and other Countries following the EU Directive
1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
• This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
Български
(Bulgarian) С настоящото ZyXEL декларира, че това оборудване е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другите
приложими разпоредбите на Директива 1999/5/ЕC.
Español
(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.
Čeština
(Czech) ZyXEL tímto prohlašuje, že tento zařízení je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnice 1999/5/EC.
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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 direttiva 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 Richtlinie 1999/5/CE
folgen) mit Außnahme der folgenden aufgeführten Staaten:
In the majority of the EU and other European countries, the 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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 in which 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 2.4GHz and 5GHz 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”:.
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.
Dansk (Danish) Undertegnede ZyXEL erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante
krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
(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.
Eesti keel
(Estonian) Käesolevaga kinnitab ZyXEL seadme seadmed vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Ελληνικά
(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.
English Hereby, ZyXEL declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Français
(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.
Hrvatski
(Croatian) ZyXEL ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa u skladu s Direktivom 1999/5/EC.
Íslenska
(Icelandic) Hér með lýsir, ZyXEL því yfir að þessi búnaður er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur viðeigandi ákvæði tilskipunar
1999/5/EC.
Italiano
(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.
Latviešu valoda
(Latvian) Ar šo ZyXEL deklarē, ka iekārtas atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem
noteikumiem.
Lietuvių kalba
(Lithuanian) Šiuo ZyXEL deklaruoja, kad šis įranga atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Magyar
(Hungarian) Alulírott, ZyXEL nyilatkozom, hogy a berendezés megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EK
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Malti (Maltese) Hawnhekk, ZyXEL, jiddikjara li dan tagħmir jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Nederlands
(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.
Polski (Polish) Niniejszym ZyXEL oświadcza, że sprzęt jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
(Portuguese) ZyXEL declara que este equipamento está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva
1999/5/EC.
Română
(Romanian) Prin prezenta, ZyXEL declară că acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi
relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/EC.
Slovenčina
(Slovak) ZyXEL týmto vyhlasuje, že zariadenia spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/EC.
Slovenščina
(Slovene) ZyXEL izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/EC.
Suomi
(Finnish) ZyXEL vakuuttaa täten että laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
(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.
Norsk
(Norwegian) Erklærer herved ZyXEL at dette utstyret er I samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og andre relevante
bestemmelser I direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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• 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.
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).
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 obstruct the device ventilation slots as insufficient airflow may harm your device. For example, do not place the device in an
enclosed space such as a box or on a very soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
• 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.
• Do not remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting
it to a power outlet.
• 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.
• Please use the provided or designated connection cables/power cables/ adaptors. Connect it to the right supply voltage (for example,
110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, it might cause electrocution. Remove it
from the device and the power source, repairing the power adapter or cord is prohibited. 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.
COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE COUNTRY ISO 3166 2 LETTER CODE
Austria AT Liechtenstein LI
Belgium BE Lithuania LT
Bulgaria BG Luxembourg LU
Croatia HR Malta MT
Cyprus CY Netherlands NL
Czech Republic CZ Norway NO
Denmark DK Poland PL
Estonia EE Portugal PT
Finland FI Romania RO
France FR Serbia RS
Germany DE Slovakia SK
Greece GR Slovenia SI
Hungary HU Spain ES
Iceland IS Switzerland CH
Ireland IE Sweden SE
Italy IT Turkey TR
Latvia LV United Kingdom GB
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• CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, dispose of used batteries according to the instruction. Dispose
them at the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. For detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased the product.
• The following warning statements apply, where the disconnect device is not incorporated in the device or where the plug on the power
supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device,
- For permanently connected devices, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated external to the device;
- For pluggable devices, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the device and shall be easily accessible.
Environment Statement
ErP (Energy-related Products)
ZyXEL products put on the EU market in compliance with the requirement of the European Parliament and the Council published Directive
2009/125/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (recast), so called as "ErP
Directive (Energy-related Products directive) as well as ecodesign requirement laid down in applicable implementing measures, power
consumption has satisfied regulation requirements which are:
• Network standby power consumption < 8W, and/or
• Off mode power consumption < 0.5W, and/or
• Standby mode power consumption < 0.5W.
(Wireless setting, please refer to "Wireless" chapter for more detail.)
European Union - Disposal and Recycling Information
The symbol below means that according to local regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from domestic
waste. If this product is end of life, take it to a recycling station designated by local authorities. At the time of disposal, the separate
collection of your product and/or its battery will help save natural resources and ensure that the environment is sustainable development.
Die folgende Symbol bedeutet, dass Ihr Produkt und/oder seine Batterie gemäß den örtlichen Bestimmungen getrennt vom Hausmüll
entsorgt werden muss. Wenden Sie sich an eine Recyclingstation, wenn dieses Produkt das Ende seiner Lebensdauer erreicht hat. Zum
Zeitpunkt der Entsorgung wird die getrennte Sammlung von Produkt und/oder seiner Batterie dazu beitragen, natürliche Ressourcen zu
sparen und die Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu schützen.
El símbolo de abajo indica que según las regulaciones locales, su producto y/o su batería deberán depositarse como basura separada de la
doméstica. Cuando este producto alcance el final de su vida útil, llévelo a un punto limpio. Cuando llegue el momento de desechar el
producto, la recogida por separado éste y/o su batería ayudará a salvar los recursos naturales y a proteger la salud humana y
medioambiental.
Le symbole ci-dessous signifie que selon les réglementations locales votre produit et/ou sa batterie doivent être éliminés séparément des
ordures ménagères. Lorsque ce produit atteint sa fin de vie, amenez-le à un centre de recyclage. Au moment de la mise au rebut, la
collecte séparée de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie aidera à économiser les ressources naturelles et protéger l'environnement et la
santé humaine.
Il simbolo sotto significa che secondo i regolamenti locali il vostro prodotto e/o batteria deve essere smaltito separatamente dai rifiuti
domestici. Quando questo prodotto raggiunge la fine della vita di servizio portarlo a una stazione di riciclaggio. Al momento dello
smaltimento, la raccolta separata del vostro prodotto e/o della sua batteria aiuta a risparmiare risorse naturali e a proteggere l'ambiente
e la salute umana.
Symbolen innebär att enligt lokal lagstiftning ska produkten och/eller dess batteri kastas separat från hushållsavfallet. När den här
produkten når slutet av sin livslängd ska du ta den till en återvinningsstation. Vid tiden för kasseringen bidrar du till en bättre miljö och
mänsklig hälsa genom att göra dig av med den på ett återvinningsställe.
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Environmental Product Declaration
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台灣
以下訊息僅適用於產品具有無線功能且銷售至台灣地區
• 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，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 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。
• 無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用， 俟無干擾之虞，始得繼續使用。
• 無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作， 發射的信號應維持於操作頻帶中。
以下訊息僅適用於產品操作於 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內並銷售至台灣地區
• 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。
以下訊息僅適用於產品屬於專業安裝並銷售至台灣地區
• 本器材須經專業工程人員安裝及設定，始得 設置使用，且不得直接販售給一般消費者。
安全警告
為了您的安全，請先閱讀以下警告及指示 :
• 請勿將此產品接近水、火焰或放置在高溫的環境。
• 避免設備接觸 :
- 任何液體 - 切勿讓設備接觸水、雨水、高濕度、污水腐蝕性的液體或其他水份。
- 灰塵及污物 - 切勿接觸灰塵、污物、沙土、食物或其他不合適的材料。
• 雷雨天氣時，不要安裝，使用或維修此設備。有遭受電擊的風險。
• 切勿重摔或撞擊設備，並勿使用不正確的電源變壓器。
• 若接上不正確的電源變壓器會有爆炸的風險。
• 請勿隨意更換產品內的電池。
• 如果更換不正確之電池型式，會有爆炸的風險，請依製造商說明書處理使用過之電池。
• 請將廢電池丟棄在適當的電器或電子設備回收處。
• 請勿將設備解體。
• 請勿阻礙設備的散熱孔，空氣對流不足將會造成設備損害。
• 請插在正確的電壓供給插座 ( 如 : 北美 / 台灣電壓 110V AC，歐洲是 230V AC)。
• 假若電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線損壞，請從插座拔除，若您還繼續插電使用，會有觸電死亡的風險。
• 請勿試圖修理電源變壓器或電源變壓器的纜線，若有毀損，請直接聯絡您購買的店家，購買一個新的電源變壓器。
• 請勿將此設備安裝於室外，此設備僅適合放置於室內。
• 請勿隨一般垃圾丟棄。
• 請參閱產品背貼上的設備額定功率。
• 請參考產品型錄或是彩盒上的作業溫度。
• 產品沒有斷電裝置或者採用電源線的插頭視為斷電裝置的一部分，以下警語將適用 :
－ 對永久連接之設備， 在設備外部須安裝可觸及之斷電裝置；
－ 對插接式之設備， 插座必須接近安裝之地點而且是易於觸及的。
About the Symbols
Various symbols are used in this product to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property
damage. The meaning of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully
understand the contents.
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Explanation of the Symbols
Viewing Certifications
Go to http://www.zyxel.com to view this product’s documentation and certifications.
ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a specific
period (the Warranty Period) from the date of purchase. The Warranty Period varies by region. Check with your vendor and/or the
authorized ZyXEL local distributor for details about the Warranty Period of this product. 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.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Alternating current (AC):
AC is an electric current in which the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction.
Direct current (DC):
DC if the unidirectional flow or movement of electric charge carriers.
Earth; ground:
A wiring terminal intended for connection of a Protective Earthing Conductor.
Class II equipment:
The method of protection against electric shock in the case of class II equipment is either double insulation
or reinforced insulation.
Index
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Index
A
AP
automatic selection 49
configuring 49, 50
connection 48
manual selection 50
AP Mode
menu 24, 30
status screen 22, 28, 32, 33
AP mode
scheduling 74
setting up 22, 28
B
backup configuration 88
C
certifications 137
viewing 141
channel 23, 24, 34
configuration
backup 88
reset factory defaults 89
restore 88
connection
AP 48
contact information 100
copyright 134
CPU usage 24, 29, 34
customer support 100
D
Daylight saving 85
disclaimer 134
documentation
related 2
duplex setting 24, 35
E
encryption 57
key 58
F
factory defaults
restore 89
file sharing
FTP 80
firmware upgrade
screen 85
firmware upload 85
file extension
using HTTP
firmware version 23, 29, 33
G
general 82
general wireless LAN screen 59
guide
quick start 2
I
Internet
connection 48
IP Address 79
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L
LAN 78
LAN IP
screen 78
LAN setup 78
language 89
link type 24, 34
logout
Web Configurator 17
M
MAC 69
MAC address 57
MAC address filtering 69
MAC address list 57, 69
managing the device
good habits 10
media access control 69
memory usage 24, 29, 34
mode
access point 19
normal 91
range boost 92
speed boost 93
universal repeater 19
N
navigation
panel 24, 30, 35
navigation panel 24, 30, 35
normal mode 91
O
operating
mode 20
operating mode
changing 20
normal 91
range boost 92
speed boost 93
other documentation 2
P
PIN
configuration 46, 47
port speed 24, 35
push button
configuration 45, 46
Q
quick start guide 2
R
range boost mode 92
related documentation 2
reset the device 18
resetting
factory default 18
restore configuration 88
RTS/CTS threshold 71
S
scheduling 74
wireless LAN 74
security
PBC 45, 46
PIN 46, 47
WPS 45
service set identification 66
service set identity. see SSID.
speed boost mode 93
SSID 23, 24, 34, 56, 66
subnet mask 79
Index
WRE6606 User’s Guide
144
Summary
Packet statistics 54
system 82
WPS behavior 91
system mode 90
normal 91
range boost 92
speed boost 93
system password
screen 83
T
Time setting 83
W
warranty 141
note 141
web configurator
accessing 13
overview 13
WEP Encryption 61, 64, 65
WEP encryption 63
WEP key 63
wireless channel 98
wireless LAN 98
wireless network 57
basic guidelines 56
encryption 57
security 57
SSID 56
wireless security 57
overview 57
troubleshooting 98
type 57
wireless tutorial 45
wizard setup 37
WPS 72
behavior 91
screen 72
WPS button 12, 18