ZyXEL Communications G-120 User Manual

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ZyXEL G-120 User’s Guide
Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration
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Access Point Mode
Configuration
This chapter shows you how to configure your G-120 in access point mode.
5.1  Access Point Mode Introduction 
To use your G-120 as an Access Point (AP), select AP Mode in any utility screen (refer to 
.
In access point mode, your G-120 allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a 
dedicated AP. 
5.1.1  ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 
This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-120 is in AP mode. 
Figure 38   ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 
The following table describes the menus. 
5.1.2  Additional Setup Requirements
To bridge your wired and wireless networks using the G-120, the following requirements must 
be met:
The G-120 must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network.
Either configure network sharing (refer to 
 for an example) or 
bridge the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer.
Table 15   ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode
TAB
DESCRIPTION
AP Mode
Link Info
Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate 
statistics.
Configuration 
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN settings. 
MAC Filter
Use this screen to configure which computer(s) you want to access the wireless 
LAN through the G-120.