Access Point Mode

About the Operation Modes

This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, Client (Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive.

This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can use the web- based utility provided by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

See the sample application below.

To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to “Wireless Basic Settings”, in the “Mode” field click the down arrow to select AP mode.

WDS Repeater Mode

Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the Internet connection.

To set the operation mode to Bridge, please go to “Wireless Basic Settings”, in the “Mode” field click the down arrow to select AP mode. And go to “Wireless WDS Settings” to enable WDS.

Client Mode (Infrastructure)

If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.