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WRE6505
Wireless AC750 Range Extender
Version 1.00
Edition 4, 12/2015
Quick Start Guide
User's Guide
Default Login Details
Web Address
User Name
www.zyxel.com
Password
http://zyxelsetup
admin
1234
Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
2.4G
2.4G
5G
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  • Page 1 WRE6505 Wireless AC750 Range Extender Version 1.00 Edition 4, 12/2015 2.4G 2.4G Quick Start Guide User’s Guide Default Login Details Web Address http://zyxelsetup User Name admin www.zyxel.com Password 1234 Copyright © 2015 ZyXEL Communications Corporation...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Contents Overview User’s Guide ............................7 Introduction ...............................8 WRE6505 Modes ............................12 Universal Repeater Mode ........................14 Access Point Mode ..........................20 The Web Configurator ..........................26 Connection Wizard ..........................30 Status ..............................38 Tutorials ..............................44 Technical Reference ..........................52 Wireless LAN ............................53 LAN .................................63 Maintenance ............................64 Troubleshooting ............................75...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Universal Repeater Mode........................14 3.1 Overview ............................14 3.2 What You Can Do ..........................14 3.3 What You Need to Know ........................15 3.3.1 Setting your WRE6505 to Universal Repeater Mode ..............15 3.4 Universal Repeater Mode Status Screen ..................15 3.5 WPS Screen ............................18 Chapter 4 Access Point Mode..........................20...
  • Page 5 Connection Wizard ..........................30 6.1 Overview ............................30 6.2 Using the Web Configurator Wizard ....................30 6.2.1 Extending the Network ......................30 6.2.2 Configuring the WRE6505 for Connection to an AP ..............31 Chapter 7 Status ..............................38 7.1 WRE6505 Status ..........................38 7.1.1 Summary: Packet Statistics ....................40 7.1.2 Summary: WLAN Station Status ....................41...
  • Page 6 12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ..................75 12.2 WRE6505 Access and Login ......................76 12.3 Internet Access ..........................77 12.4 Resetting the WRE6505 to Its Factory Defaults ................78 12.5 Wireless Problems ..........................78 Appendix A Customer Support ......................80 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ................86 Appendix C Legal Information ......................

  • Page 7: User's Guide

    User’s Guide...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    WLAN Your can create the following connections using the WRE6505: • LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6505 so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet. • WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WRE6505 to access network resources.

  • Page 9: Securing The Wre6505

    If you forget your password, you will have to reset the WRE6505 to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WRE6505.
  • Page 10 AP mode WLAN is powered on. Blinking The WRE6505 is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN. WLAN is off. On (Green) The WRE6505 has a successful 10/100MB LAN connection. Blinking The WRE6505 is transmitting data. (Green) Link is off. On (Blue) This remains on for 5 minutes after a successful WPS connection has been established.

  • Page 11: Wps Button

    1.4.1 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Your WRE6505 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.

  • Page 12: Wre6505 Modes

    Status screen in this mode. In this mode, you can also set the WRE6505 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).
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Universal Repeater Mode

    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.

  • Page 15: What You Need To Know

    WRE6505 is already in Universal Repeater mode. Note: If a client is connected to the WRE6505 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.
  • Page 16 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. Channel This shows the channel number which you select manually or the WRE6505 automatically scans and selects.
  • Page 17 This displays what percentage of the WRE6505’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 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.

  • Page 18: Wps Screen

    Use this screen to connect to another AP. Go to Configuration > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS to open the following screen. Note: Wireless clients cannot use WPS to set up a wireless network with the WRE6505 in universal repeater mode.
  • Page 19 WPS Status Status This displays Configured when the WRE6505 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.

  • Page 20: Access Point Mode

    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...

  • Page 21: What You Need To Know

    Section 2.1.1.1 on page Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the WRE6505 and the other end to your router. Connect your computer to your network, make sure both the WRE6505 and computer are under the same subnet.
  • Page 22 This is the firmware version and the date created. Sys OP Mode This is the device mode (Section 2.1.1 on page 12) to which the WRE6505 is set - Access Point Mode. LAN Information MAC Address This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
  • Page 23 This displays what percentage of the WRE6505’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 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.

  • Page 24: Navigation Panel

    This is the signal strength number of the associated client. 4.4.1 Navigation Panel Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure WRE6505 features in Access Point mode. The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: The Web Configurator

    H A PT ER 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.

  • Page 27: Password Screen

    28. The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM. 5.2.2 Password Screen You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next. Figure 14 Change Password Screen WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 28 5.2.2.2 Time/Date Edit One timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the WRE6505 is located and have the WRE6505 display and use the current time and date for its logs. Click the icon to change the time and date display.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Wre6505

    Make sure the power LED is on. Press and hold the WPS button. After 5 (no longer than 10) seconds, the power LED begins flashing. Release the WPS button. The WRE6505 reloads factory defaults and begins to reboot. WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Connection Wizard

    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. 6.2.1 Extending the Network The first step in setting up your network is to select the type of network to extend.

  • Page 31: Configuring The Wre6505 For Connection To An Ap

    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.

  • Page 32: Completing The Connection Wizard

    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.
  • Page 33 Click Next to continue. The Wireless Security overview page displays. Figure 21 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 Note: The Bookmark function is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. A secondary 5 GHz setup screen displays. Click Yes to setup a 5 GHz wireless network. Click No to restart the device. The eaZy 123 setup wizard is complete. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 35 Select the security mode used by the wireless router from the drop-down menu. Configure the security settings. The number of characters accepted by the KEY field is shown in the following table. Figure 25 Wizard Step 2: Configuring Security Settings WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Click Next to continue. 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Bookmark function creates a bookmark in your browser and allows for quick access to web settings the next time you log in. Note: The Bookmark function is only supported by the following browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox (prior to version 23). WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Status

    H A PT ER Status 7.1 WRE6505 Status The screen below shows the status screen. Figure 28 AP Mode > Status Screen Figure 29 Repeat Mode > Status Screen WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 - Status This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - On or Off. - SSID This shows a descriptive name used to identify the WRE6505 in the wireless LAN. - Channel This shows the channel number which the WRE6505 is currently using over the wireless LAN.

  • Page 40: Summary: Packet Statistics

    - CPU Usage This displays what percentage of the WRE6505’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the WRE6505 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.

  • Page 41: Summary: Wlan Station Status

    Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the WRE6505 in the Association List. Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.

  • Page 42: Navigation Panel

    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.
  • Page 43 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. Use this screen to configure WPS.

  • Page 44: Tutorials

    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 WRE6505 as the AP and NWD-211AN as the wireless client which connects to a notebook.

  • Page 45: Push Button Configuration (Pbc)

    9, can also be used for PBC configurations in either AP or Repeater mode. Make sure that your WRE6505 is turned on and set to work in AP mode and that it is connected to your network. Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility.

  • Page 46: Pin Configuration

    PIN number. On the WRE6505, navigate to the Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > WPS screen. Obtain the PIN number for the WRE6505 or press the Generate button to create a new PIN number. See Section 9.9 on page 59 Enter the WRE6505 PIN number in the wireless station’s utility screen.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Wre6505 To An Ap

    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 35 Example WPS Process: PIN Method Wireless Client 2.4G...

  • Page 48: Selecting An Ap From An Automatically Detected List

    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 50. This is useful when the AP is hidden.
  • Page 49 When the key is verified, click Next. Figure 39 Tutorial: Successful key verification 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. Figure 40 Tutorial: Saving settings...

  • Page 50: Selecting An Ap By Manually Entering Security Information

    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. 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 5.2 on page...
  • Page 51 Chapter 8 Tutorials Figure 42 Tutorial: Security Settings 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. Figure 43 Tutorial: Saving settings WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference...

  • Page 53: Wireless Lan

    (Section 9.9 on page 59). • Use the AP Select screen to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP (Section 9.6 on page 56).
  • Page 54 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. Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F. WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: General Wireless Lan Screen

    Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN. You can configure up to two SSIDs to enable two BSSs (Basic Service Sets) on the WRE6505. Name Wireless clients can use different SSIDs to associate with the same access point.

  • Page 56: Security

    Use this screen (available in repeater mode only) to choose an access point that you want the WRE6505 to connect to. You should know the security settings of the target AP. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN (2.4G/5G) > AP Select tab.

  • Page 57: Mac Filter

    Click Next to start the next step in the AP setup process. 9.7 MAC Filter The MAC Filter screen allows you to specify which devices are allowed to access the WRE6505, while denying access to all unspecified devices. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address.
  • Page 58 Filter Filter Action Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filtering rule. Select Allow to permit access to the WRE6505, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the WRE6505. This is the index number of the MAC address. MAC Address Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless station to include in the rule.

  • Page 59: Wireless Lan Advanced Screen

    256 and 2346. Preamble Type A preamble affects the timing in your wireless network. There are two preamble modes: long and short. If a device uses a different preamble mode than the WRE6505 does, it cannot communicate with the WRE6505. Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the WRE6505.

  • Page 60: Wps Station Screen

    WPS Status Status This displays Configured when the WRE6505 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.

  • Page 61: Scheduling Screen

    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 (2.4/ 5G) > Scheduling tab. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 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 WRE6505. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.

  • Page 63: Lan

    This screen allows you to assign the WRE6505 a fixed or dynamic management IP address. The default IP address of the WRE6505 in repeater mode is 192.168.1.2, while the default IP address of the WRE6505 in AP mode is 169.254.168.254. Alternatively, you can connect to the WRE6505 using the default domain name, http://zyxelsetup.

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Type the name used to designate the system. Domain Name Type the domain name used to designate the system. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 65: System Password Screen

    (usually) uses the system model name with a “*.bin” extension, e.g., “WRE6505.bin”. The upload process uses HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and may take up to two minutes. After a successful upload, the system will reboot.
  • Page 66 This is the size of the firmware in bytes. 15073234 is about 15 MB. Do_Firmware_ Click this button to download and upgrade the new firmware to the WRE6505. Upgrade Note: Do not turn off the WRE6505 while firmware upload is in progress! After you see the Firmware Upgrading screen, wait until the upgrade process is complete.

  • Page 67: Backup / Restore Screen

    Chapter 11 Maintenance Figure 56 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 57 Network Temporarily Disconnected After the WRE6505 restarts, the Upgrade Accomplished screen appears.

  • Page 68: Backup Configuration

    Figure 59 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.

  • Page 69: Restore To Factory Defaults

    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.

  • Page 70: System Wps Behavior

    Select to set the device to Range Boost mode--the 5 GHz band is supported on the Down mode behavior, while the 2.4 GHz band is supported on the Up behavior. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the WRE6505. Cancel Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen. 11.8.1 System WPS Behavior...
  • Page 71 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 WRE6505 maintains a record of the varying profiles and automatically joins the network when in range.
  • Page 72 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. Figure 65 WPS Behavior: Range Boost Mode 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Universal Down Repeater Client WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) HOT SPOT 2 (WORK) WPS BAND DOWN DOWN 2.4 GHz No profile No profile No profile Work2_2.4GEXT (Initial Setup) (Initial Setup) 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 WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 Table 38 WPS Mode: Speed Boost Mode (continued) HOT SPOT 1 (HOME) HOT SPOT 2 (WORK) WPS BAND DOWN DOWN 5 GHz No profile No profile Work2 (Initial Setup) (Initial Setup) Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 Home2 Home2_5GEXT Work4 No profile No profile Work3 WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    12.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The WRE6505 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on. Make sure the WRE6505 is plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the power source is turned on. Disconnect and re-connect the power adaptor or cord to the WRE6505.

  • Page 76: Wre6505 Access And Login

    Make sure your Internet browser does not block pop-up windows and has JavaScript and Java enabled. Reset the device to its factory defaults, and try to access the WRE6505 with the default address. If the problem continues, contact the network administrator or vendor, or try one of the advanced suggestions.

  • Page 77: Internet Access

    Internet, especially peer-to-peer applications. Check the signal strength. If the signal strength is low, try moving the WRE6505 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).

  • Page 78: Resetting The Wre6505 To Its Factory Defaults

    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 password resets to 1234. You have to make all of your changes again.
  • Page 79 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Check that both the WRE6505 and your wireless station are using the same wireless and wireless security settings, and that both the WRE6505 and the AP are using the same wireless and wireless security settings. Make sure traffic between the WLAN and the LAN is not blocked by the MAC Address List of the WRE6505.

  • Page 80: Appendix A Customer Support

    • 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 •...
  • Page 81 • 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...
  • Page 82 Appendix A Customer Support 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 •...
  • Page 83 • 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 •...
  • Page 84 Appendix A Customer Support • http://www.zyxel.ch/ Turkey • ZyXEL Turkey A.S. • http://www.zyxel.com.tr • 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.
  • Page 85 Appendix A Customer Support North America • 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 WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    PP EN D I X 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.
  • Page 87 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 88 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 89 In 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 90 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows Vista This section shows screens from Windows Vista Professional. Click Start > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon. Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. Click Manage network connections. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 91 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. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 93 In 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 94 This section shows screens from Windows 7 Enterprise. Click Start > Control Panel. In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. Click Change adapter settings. Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 95 Appendix B 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. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 97 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. Verifying Settings Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. The IP settings are displayed as follows. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 98 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. Click Apple > System Preferences. In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure. For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 list in the TCP/IP tab. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 100 • In the Router field, type the IP address of your device. Click 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 101 Figure 67 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. Click Apple > System Preferences. In System Preferences, click the Network icon. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 102 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of available connection types. From the Configure list, select Using DHCP for dynamically assigned settings. For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 103 Appendix B 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. 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.
  • Page 104 When 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 105 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. In the Network Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 106 Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties dialog box and return to the Network Settings screen. If 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 107 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 108 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: Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST). WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 109 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then click the Network Card icon. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 110 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 111 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. If 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 112 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 71 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 113 Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Figure 72 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Appendix C Legal Information

    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.
  • Page 115 • Le présent émetteur radio (2468C-WRE6505) 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.

  • Page 116: European Union

    ZyXEL izjavlja, da je ta oprema v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/EC. (Slovene) Suomi ZyXEL vakuuttaa täten että laitteet tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien (Finnish) direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 117 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). WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 118: Safety Warnings

    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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 120 Appendix C Legal Information Environmental Product Declaration WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 121 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 122 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. WRE6505 User’s Guide...

  • Page 123: Index

    16, 22, 39 certifications viewing channel 16, 17, 23 configuration general backup general wireless LAN screen reset factory defaults guide restore quick start connection contact information copyright CPU usage 17, 23, 40 Internet customer support connection IP Address disclaimer WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 124 31, 57 service set identity. see SSID. operating speed boost mode mode SSID 16, 17, 23, 31, 39, 53, 57 operating mode subnet mask changing summary normal packet statistics range boost wireless station status speed boost WRE6505 User’s Guide...
  • Page 125 WEP Encryption wireless association list wireless channel wireless LAN wireless LAN wizard wireless network basic guidelines encryption security SSID wireless security overview troubleshooting type wireless tutorial wizard setup wireless LAN behavior screen WPS button 11, 29 WRE6505 User’s Guide...

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