Wap5605 Modes; Chapter 2 Wap5605 Modes; Overview; Web Configurator Modes - ZyXEL Communications WAP5605 User Manual

2.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP5605. First, the term "mode"
refers to two things in this User's Guide.
• Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing WAP5605 features.
• Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP5605, or simply how the WAP5605 is
being used in the network.

2.1.1 Web Configurator Modes

This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to
information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want
to use the device.
• Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the WAP5605.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide
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2.1.2 Device Operating Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the WAP5605, which can act as a:
• Access Point (AP). Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network
devices to connect to the WAP5605 wirelessly. Go to
screen in this mode.
• Client (CL). Use this mode if there is an existing WAP5605 that acts as an AP in your network.
Go to Section 5.5 on page 39
know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP5605 to which you want to connect.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
2.1.2.1 Changing Operating Mode
Push the AP/CL switch on the WAP5605's side panel to the AP position to have the WAP5605 act
as an access point. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP5605 work as a
wireless client. The WAP5605 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.
WAP5605 User's Guide
Chapter 11 on page 93 discusses the screens in this mode.
to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
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Chapter 3 on page 23
Section 4.4 on page 33
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for more
Chapter 6 on page
to view the Status
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