Universal Repeater Mode; Overview; What You Can Do - ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 v2 User Manual

5.1 Overview

In universal repeater mode, your WAP3205 v2 can act as an access point and wireless client at the
same time. The WAP3205 v2 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 WAP3205 v2 (A) is configured as a universal repeater. It has three
clients that want to connect to the Internet. The WAP3205 v2 wirelessly connects to the available
access point (B).
Figure 18 Universal Repeater Mode
After the WAP3205 v2 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 v2 acquires its IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WAP3205 v2 can now surf the Internet.

5.2 What You Can Do

• Use the Status screen
WAP3205 v2.
• Use the LAN screen
• Use the Wireless LAN > WPS screen
WAP3205 v2 to associate to another access point.
• Use the Wireless LAN > Universal Repeater screen
wireless security between the WAP3205 v2 and another access point.
• Use the Wireless LAN > Site Survey screen
access points within transmission range.
• Use other Wireless LAN screens
wireless security between the wireless clients and the WAP3205 v2.
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Universal Repeater Mode

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(Section 4.5 on page 22) to view read-only information about your
(Chapter 11 on page 94) to set the IP address for your WAP3205 v2.
(Section 5.6 on page
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34) to configure WPS on the
(Section 4.6 on page
(Section 5.8 on page 39) to scan for available
76) to configure the wireless settings and
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24) to configure the