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Chapter 4 Tutorial
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4.3 NWA Setup in AP and Wireless Client Modes
This example shows you how to restrict wireless access to your NWA.
4.3.1 Scenario
In the figure below, there are two NWAs (A and B) in the network. A is in Access Point (AP) mode
while station B is in Wireless Client mode. Station B is connected to a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
server. You want only specified wireless clients to be able to access station B. You also want to allow
wireless traffic between B and wireless clients connected to A (W, Y and Z). Other wireless devices
(X) must not be able to connect to the FTP server.
while station B is in Wireless Client mode. Station B is connected to a File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
server. You want only specified wireless clients to be able to access station B. You also want to allow
wireless traffic between B and wireless clients connected to A (W, Y and Z). Other wireless devices
(X) must not be able to connect to the FTP server.
Figure 17
FTP Server Connected to a Wireless Client
4.3.2 Configuring the NWA in Access Point Mode
Before setting up the NWA as a wireless client (B), you need to make sure there is an access point
to connect to. Use the Ethernet port on NWA (A) to configure it via a wired connection.
to connect to. Use the Ethernet port on NWA (A) to configure it via a wired connection.