SMC Networks SMCWTK-G manual Repeater Mode, One Wireless Repeater Node

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3.1.2 Repeater Mode

 

Repeater mode extends the range of a wireless network. Repeater nodes

 

re-transmit the signal of an AP or wireless router to effectively extend the range of

 

that AP or wireless router. Wireless clients can associate with the repeater.

 

Figure2 shows the network with one repeater, and the repeater allowing

 

wireless clients to associate.

 

To configure the SMCWTK-G as a Repeater, please ensure the following:

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Enter the MAC address of the Parent AP or wireless router in the Remote AP MAC

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address field in the SMCWTK-G Repeater.

Enter the MAC address of the SMCWTK-G (Repeater mode) in the Repeater MAC address field in the Parent AP or wireless router.

Figure 2: One Wireless Repeater Node

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Contents Page Copyright TrademarksFCC Radiation Exposure Statement CompliancesFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Industry Canada Class BEC Conformance Declaration Intended for use in the following countriesWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Germany EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Traveler’s Kit IntroductionFeatures Package ContentsSystem Requirements Page Using the EZ Installation Wizard Page Page Page Page Page Page SMCWTK-G is now ready to use Introduction to Operating Modes Traveler’s AP Mode Operating ModesRepeater Mode One Wireless Repeater NodePoint-to-Point P2P Mode P2P Wireless BridgePoint-to-Multipoint PMP Mode PMP Wireless BridgeClient Mode Client in Infrastructure ModeWireless Security Support Wireless Security ModeComments Mode Selection ModeAP Setup Basic SetupSecurity Setup AP Setup Field DescriptionWEP Configuration WEP Setup Field Description WPA ConfigurationWPA Setup Field Description Advanced Settings Advanced SettingsAccess Filter AP Advanced Settings Field DescriptionAdding a Repeater Access Filter Settings AP Access Filter Settings Field Description Repeater Setup Repeater SetupRepeater Setup Field Description Repeater Advanced Settings Field Description Repeater Access Filter Settings Field Description Point-to-Point P2P Setup P2P SetupP2P Advanced Settings Field Description Point-to-Multipoint PMP Setup PMP SetupPMP Setup Field Description PMP Advanced Settings Field Description Client Mode Setup Client Bridge SetupMAC Cloning Field DescriptionStatus StatusUpdate Password AdminFirmware Upgrade RebootReset to Default Setting LAN LAN Scan/Configuration Utility Configuration UtilityTelnet Management Telnet Step-by-StepCommand Reference Table Get site Product Specifications DC Power Adapter Management and ConfigurationOperation Mode Operating TemperatureWeight SizeFor Technical SUPPORT, Call