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NBG4615 User’s Guide
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Universal Repeater Mode
11.1 Overview
In universal repeater mode, your NBG4615 can act as an access point and wireless client at the
same time. The NBG4615 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also
lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage
when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
same time. The NBG4615 can connect to an existing network through another access point and also
lets wireless clients connect to the network through it. This helps you expand wireless coverage
when you have an access point or wireless router already in your network.
In the example below, the NBG4615 (A) is configured as a universal repeater. It has three clients
that want to connect to the Internet. The NBG4615 wirelessly connects to the available access point
(B).
that want to connect to the Internet. The NBG4615 wirelessly connects to the available access point
(B).
Figure 52
Universal Repeater Mode
After the NBG4615 and the access point connect, the NBG4615 acquires its IP address from the
access point. The clients of the NBG4615 can now surf the Internet.
access point. The clients of the NBG4615 can now surf the Internet.
11.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen to view read-only information about your NBG4615 (
• Use the LAN screen to set the IP address for your NBG4615 acting as an access point (
).
• Use the Universal Repeater screen to configure the security between the NBG4615 and
another access point (
• Use other Wireless LAN screens to configure the wireless settings and wireless security
between the wireless clients and the NBG4615.
A
B