Buffalo 09101896-0 User Manual

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3. Use 
Cases 
The following use cases relate to the most commonly used router 
configurations. The related router configuration is explained step by 
step. 
  
3.1. Access Point 
Access Point (AP, sometimes also called “Infrastructure Mode”) is the 
mode where the router is also the central wireless hub that connects 
to the LAN and provides access to wireless devices. These wireless 
clients of the AP can communicate with each other and with wired 
devices on the network such as the Internet. 
 
 
 
Connect your computer to the router as described in 2.1. and access 
the web interface according to 2.2. 
 
3.1.1. 
Access Point with NAT / DHCP 
 
Setup -> Basic Setup 
  WAN Setup 
o
  In ”Connection Type”, choose the type of WAN connection you want 
to use and complete the related settings. 
  Network Setup 
o
  Enter the desired LAN IP address for the router into “Router IP“.  
o
  Set “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default). 
o
  “Enable“ DHCP Server (this is the default). 
o
  Adjust the DHCP address range to match your requirements. 
  Time Settings 
o
  Choose your time zone. 
  Click “Save“. 
 
Wireless -> Basic Settings 
 
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