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Chapter 7 NBG4615 Modes
NBG4615 User’s Guide
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• Universal Repeater: In this mode, the NBG4615 can be an access point and a 
wireless client at the same time. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless 
router or access point in your network and you also want to allow clients to 
connect to the NBG4615. Go to 
 to view the Status 
screen in this mode.
• WISP: Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in 
the network to which you want to connect your local network. Go to 
 to view the Status screen in this mode.
The following figure is a simple illustration of the device configuration modes of 
the NBG4615.
Figure 31   Device Mode Example
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG4615, 
refer to 
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert mode only. 
Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG4615 changes. The 
running applications and services of the network devices connected to the 
NBG4615 can be interrupted. 
In WISP mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the 
access point to which you want to connect.