Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview; Securing The Wap6804 - ZyXEL Communications WAP6804 User Manual

1.1 Overview

The WAP6804 extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy
network access to mobile users. The WAP6804 is able to function in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks at
the same time.
You can set up the WAP6804 with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/an compatible devices in one of the
following device modes:
• Access Point
• Repeater
• Client
If you connect the WAP6804 to a Zyxel WiFi router that supports Multy Pro, you can set up a Multy Pro
WiFi system. See the Quick Start Guide for more information.
Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WAP6804. Menus slightly vary according to which mode
you're using. See

1.2 Securing the WAP6804

Do the following things regularly to make the WAP6804 more secure and to manage the WAP6804 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.
Chapter 3 on page 22 for more information on these modes.
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