American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Operation and Usage, When Changing Modes

When Changing Modes

Chapter 7: Operation and Usage

This chapter provides information on what to consider when changing modes on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and the status screens:

•When Changing Modes

•Using AP Mode

•Using AP/Router Mode

•Using Client Mode

The mode can be changed ONLY by using the mode selector switch on the side of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This switch has four positions:

Switch position 1 — AP mode

Switch position 2 — AP/Router mode

Switch position 3 — Config mode

Switch position 4 — Client mode

See Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for details about each mode, and some tips on which mode to use in different environments.

Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, as the unit can become extremely hot and may cause injury if not handled properly.

When Changing Modes

While modes can be changed at any time, note the following:

•Whenever the mode is changed, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will restart. Wait for the restart to complete, which takes a few seconds. When the restart is completed, the Ethernet LED will be on.

•After changing modes, any wireless connections will be lost. On the computer, select the SSID (Wireless LAN) for the new mode in order to re-establish a wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Using AP Mode

1.Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to the desired LAN.

2.Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select AP mode.

3.Wait for the restart to complete, and the Ethernet LED to come on.

4.On the computer, select the Wireless LAN matching the SSID of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router in AP mode. The default SSID for AP mode is:

APC_AP

5.If necessary, configure the computer's Wireless interface to match the AP mode settings of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

6.Connect to the LAN via the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, and check the status of the computer's Wireless interface to see if the computer in use has obtained an IP address. This IP address must come from a server on the LAN; the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router itself is transparent.

Note: If the Ethernet port is not connected to a functional LAN, then the computer will self-assign an IP address.

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