ZyXEL Communications WAP6804 User Manual

User’s Guide
Default Login Details
WAP6804
Dual-band AC2100 Gigabit Wireless Bridge
Copyright © 2017 Zyxel Communications Corporation
Web Address http://zyxelsetup (Windows)
http://zyxelsetup.local (Mac)
LAN IP Address http://(DHCP-assigned IP)
OR
http://192.168.1.2 (AP)
http://192.168.1.5 (Repeater)
http://192.168.1.10 (Client)
Password (See the device label)
Version 1.00 Edition 1, 09/2017

ZyXEL Communications WAP6804 Specifications

General

Brand	ZyXEL Communications
Model	WAP6804
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.2 Securing the WAP6804

Essential security practices for the device to ensure effective management.

1.3 Front Panel and LEDs

Description of physical indicators on the front panel and their meaning.

1.4 Rear Panel

Chapter 2 The Web Configurator

2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator

Steps to connect to and log into the device's web interface.

2.3 Preparing Your Computer to Access the Web Configurator

Setup instructions for network connectivity to access the configurator.

2.3.1 Static IP Configuration in Microsoft Windows

Detailed guide for setting a static IP address in Windows.

2.3.2 Static IP Configuration in MAC OS X

Detailed guide for setting a static IP address in Mac OS X.

Chapter 3 Modes

3.1.2 Device Operating Modes

Describes Access Point, Repeater, and Client device modes.

3.1.3 Changing Operating Mode

Chapter 5 Access Point Mode

5.1 Overview

5.1.1 What You Can Do

Actions and configurations possible in Access Point mode.

5.2 Setting Your WAP6804 to AP Mode

Configuration steps required to set up the device in Access Point mode.

Chapter 6 Repeater Mode

6.1 Overview

6.1.1 What You Can Do

Actions and configurations possible in Repeater mode.

6.2 Setting Your WAP6804 to Repeater Mode

Configuration steps required to set up the device in Repeater mode.

Chapter 7 Client Mode

7.1 Overview

7.1.1 What You Can Do

Actions and configurations possible in Client mode.

7.2 Setting Your WAP6804 to Client Mode

Configuration steps required to set up the device in Client mode.

Chapter 8 Tutorials

8.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point

Guide for setting up internet connectivity through an access point.

8.3 Connecting to the WAP6804 Wireless Network Using WPS

Steps for establishing a wireless connection using WPS.

8.4 Connecting the WAP6804 to an AP in Repeater or Client Mode

How to connect the device to another access point.

Chapter 9 Monitor

9.2 What You Can Do

9.3 Log

9.4 Wireless Monitor

Chapter 10 Network

10.2 What You Can Do

10.4 Networking Screen

Configuration of IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateways.

Chapter 11 Wireless LAN

11.2 What You Can Do

11.3.1 Wireless Security Overview

11.3.2 MAC Address Filter

11.3.3 Encryption

11.3.4 WPS

11.4 Basic Wireless Network Screen

Core settings for enabling and configuring the wireless LAN.

11.5 Advanced Wireless Network Screen

11.6 WPS Screen

11.7 MAC Filter

11.8 WDS Screen

Chapter 12 AP Connection

12.1 Overview

12.2 What You Can Do

12.3 Basic/Station Screen

Manual SSID and security setup for connecting to an AP.

12.4 Advance AP Connection Screen

12.5 AP List Screen

12.6 WPS Screen

Chapter 13 Maintenance

13.2 What You Can Do

13.3 Password Screen

Procedure for changing the web configurator password.

13.4 Time Screen

13.5 Firmware Upgrade Screen

Instructions for updating the device firmware.

13.7 Restore Screen

Functions for backing up and restoring device configurations.

13.7.1 Backup Configuration

Saving the current device configuration to a file.

13.7.2 Restore Configuration

Loading a previously saved configuration file.

13.7.3 Back to Factory Defaults

Resetting the device to its original factory settings.

13.7.4 Restore but retain IP settings

13.8 Restart Screen

Chapter 14 Troubleshooting

14.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs

Resolving issues related to power, physical connections, and status LEDs.

14.2 WAP6804 Access and Login

Solutions for problems accessing or logging into the device.

14.3 Internet Access

Troubleshooting steps for internet connectivity issues.

14.4 Resetting the WAP6804 to Its Factory Defaults

Procedure for performing a factory reset on the device.

14.5 Wireless Problems

Resolving issues related to wireless connectivity and performance.