NetComm NP6800 manual Access Point Client Mode, Wireless Bridge Mode

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Access Point Client Mode

When set to Access Point Client Mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point is able to talk to one main Access Point and wireless clients within its range. This mode allows your Access Point to act as a client of a main Access Point. A LAN attached to your Access Point client can then be wirelessly bridged to the main Access Point.

1.Select Access Point Client and check the Preferred BSS box. Enter the required MAC address of the main Access Point to create a direct connection.

2.Click the OK button to store the information.

Wireless Bridge Mode

If you are trying to make a wireless connection between two or more wired networks, select Wireless Bridge. There are two options: Point to Point and Point to MultiPoint.

Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point can ONLY be accessed by another wireless bridge. In order for your other wireless devices to access the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point, you must reset it to Access Point mode.Access Point

This mode provides access from Wireless Stations to Wired LANs and from Wired LANs to Wireless Stations. Furthermore, Wireless Stations within the range of the AP device may communicate with each other via the AP.

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Contents Page Contents Introduction NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point LED Descriptions About the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access PointWireless LAN Basics Ad-Hoc Ibss ModeInfrastructure ESS or 802.11-Station Mode Mbps Operation Signal RangeRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Installation Rev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Installing the Wlan Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000 Driver Installation & ConfigurationInstalling the Driver in Windows XP Installing the Access Point Utility Uninstallation Procedure Configuring the Access Point via USB Configuring the Access PointSubnet Mask IP AddressWEP Community passwordRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Assigning a Temporary IPAddress Configuring the Access Point via EthernetConnecting to the Access Point using the Snmp Manager Rev.1 YML655 File Menu Setup Menu IP ConfigurationBridge Operational Settings Wireless LAN Rev.1 YML655 Authorized MAC Address MAC Address Filter Access Point Mode Operation ModeWireless Bridge Mode Access Point Client ModeClick Point to Point Point to PointPoint to MultiPoint Enable Snmp traps Commands Menu AuthorizationField name Description Info MenuNetwork Menu Traps MenuAbout Menu Window MenuNetwork Topology Advanced TopicsHow to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Glossary Rev.1 YML655 Windows Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingTrademarks and Notices Default SettingsNew Settings Contact InformationWarranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product Warranty