ZyXEL Communications NWA570N - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device
ZyXEL NWA570N User’s Guide
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1.2.5 Access Point and Repeater
Set the ZyXEL Device to AP+Repeater mode to have it simultaneously provide access for
wireless clients and use the repeater function. This allows you to extend the coverage of your
wireless network without installing Ethernet cable to connect the ZyXEL Device. In the
following figure, B is in AP+Repeater mode. B functions as an AP for wireless clients C and
D. B also repeats traffic between the wireless clients and AP A which is connected to the wired
network. You could also set AP A to AP+Repeater mode so that wireless clients could
connect to A as well.
Figure 6 AP+Repeater Application
1.3 Ways to Manage the ZyXEL Device
Use any of the following methods to manage the ZyXEL Device.
• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the ZyXEL Device
using a (supported) web browser.
• Command Line Interface. Line commands are mostly used for troubleshooting by service
engineers.
• FTP. Use File Transfer Protocol for firmware upgrades and configuration backup/restore.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the ZyXEL Device
Do the following things regularly to make the ZyXEL Device more secure and to manage the
ZyXEL Device more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of
different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.