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Chapter 2: Installation
The wireless AP/Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the
web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for
your network environment, see “Operation Mode configuration” on page 5-4.
web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for
your network environment, see “Operation Mode configuration” on page 5-4.
• Gateway Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients
to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory
set default mode.
set default mode.
• Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless
clients.
In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports a
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another wireless AP/Router. These
advanced configurations are not described in this section. See “Network Planning”
on page 3-1 for more information.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another wireless AP/Router. These
advanced configurations are not described in this section. See “Network Planning”
on page 3-1 for more information.
In a basic configuration, how the wireless AP/Router is connected depends on the
operating mode. The following sections describe connections for basic Gateway
Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
operating mode. The following sections describe connections for basic Gateway
Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
Gateway Mode
In its default Gateway Mode, the wireless AP/Router forwards traffic between an
Internet connected cable or ADSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks.
The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.
Internet connected cable or ADSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks.
The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.
Figure 2-1. Gateway Mode Connection
4.
Set up wireless
devices
devices
Notebook PC
2.
Connect LAN port
to PC
to PC
3.
Connect AC power
adapter to
power source
adapter to
power source
Cable/DSL Modem
1.
Connect WAN port to
cable/DSL modem
cable/DSL modem
Internet