ZyXEL Communications WAP3205 v2, User Manual

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WAP3205 v2 User’s Guide
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Client Mode
4.1 Overview
Your WAP3205 v2 can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing
network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have an access point or wireless router in
your network.
In the example below, one WAP3205 v2 ( A ) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as
an access point ( B ). The WAP3205 v2 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The
WAP3205 v2 wirelessly connects to the available access point ( B ).
Figure 9
Wireless Client Mode
After the WAP3205 v2 and the access point connect, the WAP3205 v2 acquires its WAN IP address
from the access point. The clients of the WAP3205 v2 can now surf the Internet.
4.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen ( Section 4.5 on page 22 ) to view read-only information about your
WAP3205 v2.
• Use the LAN screen ( Chapter 11 on page 94 ) to set the IP address for your WAP3205 v2.
• Use the Wireless LAN screen ( Section 4.6 on page 24 ) to associate your WAP3205 v2 (acting as
a wireless client) with an existing access point.
4.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN , Monitor , Configuration and
Maintenance screens in Client mode are similar to the ones in Access Point Mode. See Chapter 11
on page 94 through Chapter 12 on page 99 of this User’s Guide.
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