ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 WAP3205 v2 Modes, Status, Client, Status, Status, Device mode, Access Point, Universal Repeater

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WAP3205 v2 Modes

2.1 Overview

This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP3205 v2.

•Device mode. This is the operating mode of your WAP3205 v2, or simply how the WAP3205 v2 is being used in the network.

2.1.1Device Modes

This refers to the operating mode of the WAP3205 v2, which can act as a:

•Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the WAP3205 v2 wirelessly. Go to Section 3.4 on page 18 to view the Status screen in this mode.

In this mode, you can also set the WAP3205 v2 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). See Section 10.12 on page 98 for more information.

•Client. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 4.5 on page 24 to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect.

•Universal Repeater. In this mode, the WAP3205 v2 can be an access point and a wireless client at the same time. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in your network and you also want to allow clients to connect to the WAP3205 v2 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.5 on page 24 to view the Status screen in this mode.

The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of the WAP3205 v2.

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WAP3205 v2 User’s Guide