Zyxel WRE6602 [8/53] Overview

WRE6602 User’s Guide

CHAPTER 1

Introduction

1.1 Overview

The WRE6602 allows you to easily extend existing 2.4GHz, 5GHz, or dual band wireless networks fast and

easily. Simply plug the WRE6602 directly into a power outlet and the LED signal strength indicator allows

you to determine the ideal installation location. The one-click Smart Push Button (Smart Push Button on

page 11) lets you set up secure, simultaneous 2.4GHz or 5GHz uplink connections to your wireless router

or AP and once this is completed, set up secure simultaneous 2.4GHz or 5GHz downlink connections to

your wireless clients. You could use the 2.4GHz band for regular Internet surfing and downloading while

using the 5GHz band for time sensitive traffic, such as high-definition video streaming, and big size file

transfers.

As shown in the figure below you can set up your WRE6602 to work as a repeater or an access point.

Figure 1 Repeater Application

Your can create the following connections using the WRE6602:

• LAN. You can connect network devices via the Ethernet port of the WRE6602 so that they can

communicate with each other and access the Internet.

• WLAN. Wireless clients can connect to the WRE6602 to access network resources and the Internet.

Use a (supported) web browser to manage the WRE6602.

1.2 Ways to Manage the WRE6602

Use any of the following methods to manage the WRE6602.

• Smart Push Button. You can use the Smart Push Button to set up a connection between your wireless

router or AP and your WRE6602, and between the WRE6602 and your wireless clients.

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