Chapter 14 Product Specifications

Table 49 Firmware Features

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

Device Management

Use the Web Configurator to easily configure the rich range of

 

features on the WAP3205.

 

 

Wireless Functionality

Allows IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and/or IEEE 802.11n

 

wireless clients to connect to the WAP3205 wirelessly. Enable

 

wireless security (WPA(2)-PSK) and/or MAC filtering to protect

 

your wireless network.

 

Note: The WAP3205 may be prone to RF (Radio

 

Frequency) interference from other 2.4 GHz devices

 

such as microwave ovens, wireless phones,

 

Bluetooth enabled devices, and other wireless LANs.

 

 

Firmware Upgrade

Download new firmware (when available) from the ZyXEL web

 

site and use the Web Configurator to put it on the WAP3205.

 

Note: Only upload firmware for your specific model!

 

Configuration Backup & Make a copy of the WAP3205’s configuration and put it back on

Restoration

the WAP3205 later if you decide you want to revert back to an

 

earlier configuration.

 

 

Wireless LAN Scheduler

You can schedule the times the wireless LAN is enabled/

 

disabled.

 

 

Time and Date

Get the current time and date from an external server when

 

you turn on your WAP3205. You can also set the time manually.

 

These dates and times are then used in logs.

 

 

IP Multicast

IP Multicast is used to send traffic to a specific group of

 

computers. The WAP3205 supports versions 1 and 2 of IGMP

 

(Internet Group Management Protocol) used to join multicast

 

groups (see RFC 2236).

 

 

Logging

Use logs for troubleshooting. You can view logs in the Web

 

Configurator.

14.1 Wall-mounting Instructions

Complete the following steps to hang your WAP3205 on a wall.

1Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.

2Drill two holes for the screws.

Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.

3Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall.

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