ZyXEL Communications Corporation WAP5705 Manuel D’Utilisation
WAP5705 User’s Guide
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Client Mode
5.1 Overview
Your WAP5705 can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing
network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have a WAP5705 working as an access
point in your network.
network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have a WAP5705 working as an access
point in your network.
In the example below, one WAP5705 (A) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an
access point (B). The WAP5705 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The WAP5705
wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
access point (B). The WAP5705 has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The WAP5705
wirelessly connects to the available access point (B).
Figure 21
Wireless Client Mode
After the WAP5705 and the access point connect, the WAP5705 acquires its WAN IP address from
the access point. The clients of the WAP5705 can now surf the Internet.
the access point. The clients of the WAP5705 can now surf the Internet.
5.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen (
) to view read-only information about your
WAP5705.
• Use the LAN screen (
) to set the IP address for your WAP5705.
• Use the Wireless LAN screen (
) to associate your WAP5705 (acting as a
wireless client) with an existing access point.
5.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the Wireless LAN screens, the LAN, Monitor, and Maintenance screens in
client mode are similar to the ones in access point Mode. See
client mode are similar to the ones in access point Mode. See
through
of this User’s Guide.
A
B