Airlink RT210W user manual Wireless Bridge Mode

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

Wireless Bridge. Provides wireless connectivity between two or more wired segment. When operating as Wireless Bridge, the device does not accept association request from wireless stations. All bridging devices must use the same channel in order to communicate with each other.

Figure 4-13 Wireless Bridge Mode

Bridge Restrict: Select whether to enable or disable this function. When set to enabled, all devices operating in Wireless Bridge mode must have others’ Wireless Interface MAC addresses in their respective Remote Bridges table in order to establish the connection with each other (more secure). When set to disabled, only one device is required to have the Remote Bridges table filled with the Wireless Interface MAC address of other Wireless Broadband Router in order to establish the connection.

Remote Bridges: Enter the Wireless Interface’ s MAC address of the remote Wireless Broadband Router in this field. The remote device should also enter this Access Point’ s MAC address in its Remote Bridges table if the Bridge Restrict is enabled. Enter up to four MAC address of the remote bridge. To find the MAC address of this device, see Wireless Interface, in the beginning of this section.

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Contents Page Trademarks DisclaimerSafety Instructions For Service FCC Information Page Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting SpecificationList of Figures Page Overview Introduction∙ NAT FeaturesSystem Requirements Package ContentsPage Physical Outlook LED IndicatorFront Panel Rear Panel and Connector Rear Panel and ConnectorHardware Connection Choosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting the power adapter Connecting the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting wired device to the LAN port Connecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN portFigure below illustrates a connection diagram example Page Configuring Local Computer to Access the Wireless Router Control Panel Setting up TCP/IPOption a Using Dhcp For Windows 98/ME∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address Option B Using Fixed IP Address192.168.1.1 Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME For Windows 2000/XPSelect Use the following IP address and enter these ∙ Default Gateway∙ Authentication Open Additional Settings for Wireless ClientCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP For example C\ping Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband RouterRequest time out Destination host unreachable Accessing Web-Based Configuration Utility Web ConfigurationApplying Changes Making the Changes EffectiveGeneral Information System Overview Router ModeSystem Overview Bridge Mode Part 1 Configuring general settings WAN Configuration Router ModeDhcp Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsPPPoE Client WAN Configuration PPPoE Client Manual Config WAN Configuration Bridge ModeEnabling Bridging Mode Dhcp Server Router Mode Only LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Router Mode LAN Spanning Tree Protocol Router Mode Only11 Dhcp Lease Table Viewing Current Dhcp Assignments Router Mode OnlyBasic Configuration Wireless LAN 2.4G Configuration12 Access Point Mode Wireless Bridge13 Wireless Bridge Mode Advanced Configuration Access ControlPage Network Authentication Wireless LAN SecurityWEP Format Minimum CharactersNetwork Key fields 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format15 Wireless LAN Security General Filters Router Mode OnlyConnection Logging LAN Client Filter LAN MAC Filter16 Filters Forwarding Router Mode OnlyApplication Specific Port Forwards DMZ IP AddressPort Forwards DescriptionStatic Routes System Clock AdministrationFirmware Upgrade Management SetupCurrent Firmware version field Restore Factory DefaultsSystem Page Troubleshooting Page Physical Power Adapter and Environmental RequirementHardware InterfaceSoftware WAN Port FeaturesLAN Port Features Router FeaturesWireless LAN Features Security FeaturesConfiguration and Management Features Technical Support