WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender Version 1.00 Edition 2, 7/2014 2.4G 5G Quick Start Guide User’s Guide Default Login Details LAN IP Address 192.168.1.2 User Name admin Password 1234 www.zyxel.
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 WRE6505 and access the Web Configurator wizards. (See the wizard real time help for information on configuring each screen.) It also contains a connection diagram and package contents list. Note: It is recommended you use the Web Configurator to configure the WRE6505.
Contents Overview Contents Overview User’s Guide .........................................................................................................................................7 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................9 WRE6505 Modes ....................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Table of Contents Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................................3 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................4 Part I: User’s Guide ........................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................
Table of Contents Chapter 5 The Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................27 5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................27 5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................27 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 .................
Table of Contents 9.6 AP Select Screen ..............................................................................................................................56 9.7 MAC Filter .........................................................................................................................................57 9.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................59 9.9 WPS Screen ..................................
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C HAPT ER 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender allows you to easily extend existing 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless networks fast and easy. WRE6505 directly into a power outlet and the LED signal strength indicator allows you to determine the ideal installation location. The one-click Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS Button on page 12) provides frustration-free wireless client setup and completes the instant network access setup.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Securing the WRE6505 Do the following things regularly to make the WRE6505 more secure and to manage the WRE6505 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).
Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1 Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button (continued) LED STATUS Wi-Fi 2.4G DESCRIPTION The device uses two LEDs to generate the following three signal colors: • Red: signifies a signal strength under 50% 2.4G • Orange: signifies a signal strength under 75% • Green: signifies a signal strength over 75% Repeater mode On WLAN signal detected. Blinking The WRE6505 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. Off The wireless LAN is not ready or fault detected.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4 WPS Button The WPS button can be used to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), reboot the WRE6505 while keeping it’s configuration or reboot the WRE6505 to factory default configuration. Table 2 WPS Button Functions ACTION RESULT Push once or hold for less than 5 seconds AP Mode: Press (less than five seconds) to connect to a client. See Section 1.4 on page 12. Repeater mode: Press (less than five seconds) to enable WPS. Press twice to connect to a client. See Section 1.
C HAPT ER 2 WRE6505 Modes 2.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WRE6505. • Sys OP mode. This is the operating mode of your WRE6505, or simply how the WRE6505 is being used in the network. 2.1.1 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the WRE6505, which can act as a: • Universal Repeater: In this mode, the WRE6505 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Go to Section 3.4 on page 17 to view the Status screen in this mode.
Chapter 2 WRE6505 Modes Under Repeater mode, the WRE6505 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. 2.1.1.1 Changing Operating Mode Push the AP / Repeater mode switch on the WRE6505’s bottom panel to the AP position to have the WRE6505 act as an access point. Push the switch to the Repeater position to have the WRE6505 work as a universal repeater.
C HAPT ER 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.1 Overview In universal repeater mode, your WRE6505 can act as an access point and wireless client at the same time. The WRE6505 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 WRE6505 (A) is configured as a universal repeater.
Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the System Mode other configuration screens in Universal Repeater mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of this User’s Guide. 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode 1 To use your WRE6505 as a universal repeater, see Section 2.1.1.1 on page 14. 2 Connect your computer to the LAN port of the WRE6505. 3 The default IP address of the WRE6505 is “192.168.1.2”.
Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode 3.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen Click to open the Status screen. Figure 7 Status: Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen. Table 3 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Logout Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator. Device Information Model Number This is the WRE6505’s model name. Firmware Version This is the firmware version and the date created.
Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode Table 3 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the AP. To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected AP. To AP Channel This displays the current channel in use with the connected AP. 5G WLAN Information MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your WRE6505. Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON.
Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode Table 3 Status Screen: Universal Repeater Mode LABEL DESCRIPTION Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505’s WLAN network. Signal This is the signal strength number of the associated client. 3.5 WPS Screen Use this screen to connect to another AP. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS to open the following screen.
Chapter 3 Universal Repeater Mode The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4 Universal Repeater: Configuration> Wireless LAN (2.4G / 5G) > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS Setup WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature. PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a new PIN number. Generate Click Generate to have the WRE6505 generate a PIN number.
C HAPT ER 4 Access Point Mode 4.1 Overview In Access Point (AP) mode your WRE6505 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 43 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 WRE6505.
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode 4.3 What You Need to Know With the exception of the System Mode other configuration screens in Access Point mode are similar to the ones in Universal Repeater mode. See Chapter 2 on page 13 of this User’s Guide. 4.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to AP Mode By default, AP mode in the WRE6505 is not configured with a static IP address. To setup your WRE6505 in AP mode for the first time, the directly-connected router must have the DHCP server function enabled.
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Figure 11 Status Screen: Access Point Mode The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Table 5 Status Screen Icon Key: Access Point Mode ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information. Click this icon to open the wizard. See Chapter 6 on page 29.
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION IP Subnet Mask This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask. DHCP This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Client or None. 2.4G WLAN Information MAC Address This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device. Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON. SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 in the wireless LAN.
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 6 Status Screen: Access Point Mode (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION 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 WRE6505’s WLAN network. Signal This is the signal strength number of the associated client. 4.4.
Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Table 7 Navigation Panel: Access Point Mode LINK Wireless LAN 5G LAN TAB FUNCTION General Use this screen to configure general wireless LAN settings. Security Use this screen to configure wireless security settings. MAC Filter Use the MAC filter screen to configure the WRE6505 to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the WRE6505. Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings. WPS Use this screen to configure WPS.
C HAPT ER 5 The Web Configurator 5.1 Overview This chapter describes how to access the WRE6505 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 WRE6505 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.
Chapter 5 The Web Configurator 4 Type admin (default) as the user name and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK. Figure 13 Login Screen 5.3 Resetting the WRE6505 If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, press the WPS button for more than 5 seconds (no longer than 10 seconds) to reload the factory-default configuration file.
C HAPT ER 6 Connection Wizard 6.1 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. After you access the WRE6505 Web Configurator, click to start wizard setup. 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard The Web Configurator for the WRE6505 is available in Repeater and AP mode. The following section reflects the web configuration process while in Repeater Mode. 6.2.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for Connection to an AP In this step of the configuration wizard, you must configure the WRE6505 with the security parameters of the AP you want to connect to. These parameters can be configured by selecting those automatically detected by the WRE6505, or by configuring them manually. Manual configuration is useful when the AP is hidden. 6.2.2.1 Selecting Automatically Detected AP Parameters 1 Select an available AP, see the following screen.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Table 8 Network > Wireless LAN > AP Select (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Exit Click this to exit the wizard. Previous Click this to see the previous page of APs. Next Click this to see the next page of APs. Note: The wireless stations and WRE6505 must use the same SSID, channel ID, WPA-PSK (if WPA-PSK is enabled) or WPA2-PSK (if WPA2-PSK is enabled) for wireless communication. 2 Click Next to continue. 3 Type the selected network’s wireless password (key).
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Figure 17 Wizard Step 3: Verifying the Password The following screen appears if the key verifies successfully. 1 Click Next to continue. The Wireless Security overview page displays. Figure 18 Wizard Step 4: Enter Wireless Network Password (Continued) If the network password is invalid a pop-up and displays a connection failure. Click OK to return to the network password page.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Figure 19 Wizard Step 3: Key Verification Failed 2 Click Apply to complete the easy mode setting process, or click Back to return to the initial setup screen. You can also click Exit to return to the main menu and exit the setup process. Figure 20 Wizard Step 5: Verify Network Settings 3 Verify the selected wireless network settings. Click the Bookmark drop-down menu and select Save to save the settings to your web browser’s cache. Select No to continue without saving.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard 6.2.2.3 Manually Configuring AP Parameters If the AP you want to connect to is not listed, then follow these steps to configure the security settings of the AP manually. 1 Select Setup repeater manually. 2 Type the SSID of the wireless router into the SSID field. 3 Click Next to continue. Figure 21 Wizard Step 1: Entering the SSID 4 Select the security mode used by the wireless router from the drop-down menu. 5 Configure the security settings.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 10 Maximum Key Lengths ENCRYPTION KEY FORMAT KEY LENGTH 64-bit WEP ASCII 5 characters Hex 10 characters ASCII 13 characters Hex 26 characters Passphrase 8-63 characters Hex 64 characters 128-bit WEP WPA pre-shared key 6 Select the channel from the drop-down menu. Figure 23 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings 7 Click Next to continue.
Chapter 6 Connection Wizard Figure 24 Wizard Step 5: Verify Network Settings 9 Verify the selected wireless network settings. Click the Bookmark drop-down menu and select Save to save the settings to your web browser’s cache. Select No to continue without saving. The Bookmark function creates a bookmark in your browser and allows for quick access to web settings the next time you log in.
C HAPT ER 7 Status 7.1 WRE6505 Status The screen below shows the status screen.
Chapter 7 Status The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen. Table 11 Status Screen Icon Key ICON DESCRIPTION Click this icon to open the setup wizard. Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information. Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics. Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Chapter 7 Status Table 12 Web Configurator Status Screen (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION - To AP Security This displays the type of established security protocol with the device. - To AP SSID This displays the SSID of the connected network router. - To AP Channel This displays the current channel in use with the connected network router. System Status System Up Time This is the total time the WRE6505 has been on. Current Date/Time This field displays your WRE6505’s present date and time.
Chapter 7 Status Figure 27 Summary: Packet Statistics The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 13 Summary: Packet Statistics LABEL DESCRIPTION Port This is the WRE6505’s port type. Status For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is disconnected. For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled or Auto. TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
Chapter 7 Status Figure 28 Summary: WLAN Station Status The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Summary: WLAN Station Status LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is the index number of an associated wireless station. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the WRE6505’s WLAN network. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the list. 7.
Chapter 7 Status Table 15 Menus (continued) LINK Wireless LAN 2.4G Wireless LAN 5G LAN TAB FUNCTION General Use this screen to configure wireless LAN. Security Use this screen to select the available security modes as defined by the paired AP or wireless router. AP Select Use this screen to connect to an access point. MAC Filter Use the MAC Address List screen to allow devices to access the WRE6505. Advanced This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
C HAPT ER 8 Tutorials 8.1 Overview This chapter provides tutorials for your WRE6505 as follows (in access point or universal repeater mode) as follows: • Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point • Connecting to a Wireless Network Using WPS • Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP 8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point (AP) and wireless client (a notebook (B), in this example) for wireless communication.
Chapter 8 Tutorials • PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the WRE6505’s interface. See Section 8.3.2 on page 45. 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 interface is only available in AP mode. The WPS button, see Section 1.
2.4G Chapter 8 Tutorials 5G Figure 31 Example WPS Process: PBC Method AP Wireless Client 2.4G 5G WITHIN 2 MINUTES 2.4G 5G SECURITY INFO 2.4G 5G COMMUNICATION 2.4G 5G 8.3.2 PIN Configuration When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both WRE6505’s configuration interface and the client’s utilities. The push button configuration function is only available in AP mode. 1 Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility.
Chapter 8 Tutorials The following figure shows an example of how to set up wireless network and security on WRE6505 and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method. Figure 32 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client 2.4G 5G 2.4G 5G 2.4G 5G WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by PIN 2.4G SECURITY INFO 5G COMMUNICATION 2.4G 5G 8.4 Connecting the WRE6505 to an AP Repeater mode allows you to extend the original AP coverage.
Chapter 8 Tutorials • Selecting an AP by Manually Entering Security Information - create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP’s wireless security settings in the WRE6505’s interface. See Section 8.4.2 on page 49. This is useful when the AP is hidden. 8.4.1 Selecting an AP from an Automatically Detected List 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 only available in repeater mode. See Section 2.1.
Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 35 Tutorial: Verifying the key 4 When the key is verified, click Next. Figure 36 Tutorial: Successful key verification 5 Click APPLY to save settings and restart the WRE6505. Click CONTINUE to go to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the WRE6505.
Chapter 8 Tutorials 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 WRE6505. SSID ExampleSSID Channel 7 Security WPA2 PSK Follow the steps below to create a secure wireless network by manually entering the AP’s wireless security settings in the WRE6505’s interface.
Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 39 Tutorial: Security Settings 4 Click Apply to save settings and restart the WRE6505. Click CONTINUE to go to the Status screen without saving the settings and restarting the WRE6505.
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C HAPT ER 9 Wireless LAN 9.1 Overview This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your WRE6505. See Section 1.1 on page 9 for an overview of wireless networks. 9.2 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 9.4 on page 55). • Use the Security screen to (Section 9.5 on page 56).
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 9.3.1.1 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.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 9.3.1.3 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.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN Table 17 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > General (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Cancel Click Cancel to return to the previous menu without saving. 9.5 Security Figure 42 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > Security The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 18 Universal Repeater Mode: Wireless LAN (2.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN Figure 43 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > AP Select (Repeater Mode) The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 19 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > AP Select (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.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 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 WRE6505’s MAC Address List settings, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > MAC Filter. The screen appears as shown. Figure 44 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this menu. Table 20 Network > Wireless LAN (2.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN 9.8 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen Use this screen to configure advanced wireless LAN parameters. Click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > Advanced. The screen appears as shown. Figure 45 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 21 Network > Wireless LAN (2.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN Figure 46 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 22 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS LABEL DESCRIPTION WPS Setup WPS Select this to enable the WPS feature. PIN Number This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a new PIN number.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes. Figure 47 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > WPS Station The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 23 Network > Wireless LAN (2.
Chapter 9 Wireless LAN Figure 48 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > Scheduling The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 24 Network > Wireless LAN (2.4/5G) > Scheduling LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless LAN Scheduling Enable Wireless LAN Scheduling Select this to enable 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.
C HAPTER 10 LAN 10.1 Overview This screen allows you to assign the WRE6505 a fixed or dynamic IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.2. In initial configuration, the WRE6505 acts as a DHCP server, so it can assign your computer an IP address in the same network range as the default IP. After the WRE6505 connects to an AP, the DHCP server function is disabled and your computer gets its IP from the AP.
Chapter 10 LAN The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 Network > LAN > IP LABEL DESCRIPTION Get from DHCP Server Select this to have the WRE6505 get a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server. User Defined LAN IP Click this to enable the manual IP configuration. IP Address Enter the IP address of your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation 192.168.1.2 (factory default). IP Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of your WRE6505 in dotted decimal notation.
C HAPTER 11 System 11.1 Overview This chapter provides information on the System screen. 11.2 What You Can Do Use the Password screen to set the password (Section 11.4 on page 66). Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to update firmware (Section 11.5 on page 66). Use the Backup/Restore screen to backup and restore device configurations (Section 11.6 on page 68). Use the Language screen to select the interface display language (Section 11.7 on page 70).
Chapter 11 System The following table describes the labels in this menu. Table 26 Maintenance > General LABEL DESCRIPTION System Name Type the name used to designate the system. Domain Name Type the domain name used to designate the system. Apply Cancel 11.4 System Password Screen Use this screen to set the web configurator password. Click Maintenance > System. The following screen displays. Figure 51 Maintenance > Password The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Chapter 11 System Figure 52 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 28 Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade LABEL DESCRIPTION Firmware Upgrade File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse... to find it. Browse... Click Browse... to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process.
Chapter 11 System Figure 53 Firmware Upgrading The WRE6505 automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop. Figure 54 Network Temporarily Disconnected After the WRE6505 restarts, the Upgrade Accomplished screen appears. Figure 55 Upgrade Accomplished Refresh the web page and log in again and check your new firmware version in the Status screen. 11.
Chapter 11 System Figure 56 Maintenance > Backup/Restore 11.6.1 Backup Configuration Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the WRE6505’s current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your WRE6505 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.
Chapter 11 System 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 WRE6505 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. 11.6.3 Restore to Factory Defaults Pressing the WPS button (see Section 1.4 on page 12) on the front panel for more than 10 seconds resets the factory defaults of your WRE6505. Refer to Section 1.
Chapter 11 System Figure 59 Maintenance > System Mode The following table describes the labels in this menu. Table 31 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 to set the device to 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.
Chapter 11 System Figure 60 Normal Mode with Up and Down Broadcasting Up Router Universal Repeater Down Client • 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.
Chapter 11 System The following table describes the labels in the previous screen. Table 32 WPS Behavior: Normal Mode HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WPS BAND 2.4 GHz 5 GHz WORK WIRELESS NETWORK UP DOWN UP DOWN 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.
Chapter 11 System The following table describes the labels in the previous screen. Table 33 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode HOME WIRELESS NETWORK WPS BAND 2.4 GHz 5 GHz WORK WIRELESS NETWORK UP DOWN UP DOWN 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.
Chapter 11 System Table 34 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode (continued) HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) WPS BAND 5 GHz HOT SPOT 2 (WORK) UP DOWN UP DOWN 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 WRE6505 User’s Guide 75
C HAPTER 12 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • WRE6505 Access and Login • Internet Access • Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults • Wireless Problems 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The WRE6505 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure the WRE6505 is plugged in to an appropriate power source.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login I don’t know the IP address of my WRE6505. 1 Click Start > Run, enter cmd, and then enter Ping zyxelsetup. 2 The default IP address is 192.168.1.2. Note: In Repeater mode, you can access the login screen by using the IP address (192.168.1.2) or by typing “http://zyxelsetup” in your browser IP address bar.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting • The default IP address is 192.168.1.2. • If you changed the IP address, use the new IP address. • If you changed the IP address and have forgotten it, see the troubleshooting suggestions for I don’t know the IP address of my WRE6505. 2 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 1 Check the hardware connections, and make sure the LEDs are behaving as expected. See the Quick Start Guide. 2 Try to connect directly to the AP. If you can access the Internet, check that the WRE6505 has associated with the AP by checking the WLAN STA Information SSID field shows the SSID of the AP. See Section 9.4 on page 55.
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults If you reset the WRE6505, you lose all of the changes you have made. The WRE6505 re-loads its default settings, and the username/password resets to admin/1234. You have to make all of your changes again. You will lose all of your changes when you reset the WRE6505 to its factory defaults. To reset the WRE6505, 1 Make sure the power LED is on.
A PPENDIX A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Note: Your specific WRE6505 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. 4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 6 Select 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows Vista This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon. 3 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. 4 Click Manage network connections.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 5 Right-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. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 7 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 8 Select 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 7 This section shows screens from Windows 7 Enterprise. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. 3 Click Change adapter settings. 4 Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 6 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 7 Select 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure. 4 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. • In the Router field, type the IP address of your device. 6 Click Apply Now and close the window.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 64 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. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. 4 From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address • In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask. • In the Router field, enter the IP address of your WRE6505. 6 Click Apply and close the window. Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 65 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. 4 In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 5 The 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. 6 Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties dialog box and return to the Network Settings screen.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 8 Click 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 66 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 2 When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. 3 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 4 When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 67 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup 6 Select 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. 7 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address 9 Click 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 68 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.
Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 69 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager WRE6505 User’s Guide 108
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Appendix B Legal Information The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix B Legal Information English Hereby, ZyXEL declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. [Spanish] Por medio de la presente ZyXEL declara que el equipo cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Appendix B Legal Information 2400-2483.5 100 5150-5350 200 5470-5725 1000 V V V 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.
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Index Index related 2 A duplex setting 18, 24, 39 AP automatic selection 47 configuring 47, 49 connection 46 manual selection 49 E encryption 54 key 54 AP Mode menu 25 status screen 17, 22 AP mode scheduling 61 setting up 22 F factory defaults restore 70 FCC interference statement 109 B firmware upgrade screen 66 backup configuration 69 firmware upload 66 file extension using HTTP C firmware version 17, 23, 38 certifications notices 110 viewing 110 G channel 17, 18, 24 general 65 configura
Index other documentation 2 L LAN 63 LAN IP screen 63 P LAN setup 63 language 70 PIN configuration 44, 45 link type 18, 24, 39 port speed 18, 24, 39 product registration 110 push button configuration 43, 44 M MAC 57 Q MAC address 54 MAC address filtering 57 quick start guide 2 MAC address list 54, 57 managing the device good habits 10 media access control 57 R memory usage 18, 24, 39 mode access point 13 normal 72 range boost 73 speed boost 74 universal repeater 13 range boost mode 73 registr
Index subnet mask 64 summary packet statistics 39 wireless station status 40 system 65 WPS behavior 71 system mode 70 normal 72 range boost 73 speed boost 74 system password screen 66 W warranty 110 note 110 web configurator accessing 27 overview 27 WEP Encryption 56 wireless association list 40 wireless channel 80 wireless LAN 80 wireless LAN wizard 30 wireless network 54 basic guidelines 53 encryption 54 security 53 SSID 53 wireless security 53 overview 53 troubleshooting 80 type 53 wireless tutorial 43
