ZyXEL Communications WAP5705, User Manual

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WAP5705 User’s Guide
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WAP5705 Modes
2.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your WAP5705. 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 WAP5705 features.
• Device mode . This is the operating mode of your WAP5705, or simply how the WAP5705 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 Chapter 3 on page 21 for more
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 WAP5705.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 6 on page
47 through Chapter 11 on page 91 discusses the screens in this mode.
2.1.2 Device Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the WAP5705, 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 WAP5705 wirelessly. Go to Section 4.4 on page 31 to view the Status
screen in this mode.
• Client ( CL ). Use this mode if there is an existing WAP5705 that acts as an AP in your network.
Go to Section 5.5 on page 36 to view the Status screen in this mode. In Client mode, you should
know the SSID and wireless security details of the WAP5705 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 WAP5705’s side panel to the AP position to have the WAP5705 act
as an access point. Otherwise, push the switch to the CL position to have the WAP5705 work as a
wireless client. The WAP5705 restarts automatically after you change operating modes.