NETGEAR WN604 user manual Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge, Wireless point-to-point bridge setup

Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge

AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode

AP 2 point-to-point bridge mode

Router	Hub or switch
LAN segment 1	LAN segment 2

Figure 5. Wireless point-to-point bridge setup

To configure a point-to-point bridge:

1.Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.

2.Configure the first access point (AP 1) on LAN segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode.

3.Configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point-to-point bridge mode.

AP 1 needs to have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 needs to have AP 1’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field.

4.Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:

•Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are both configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.

•Both use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use.

5.Click Apply to save your settings.

6.Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2.

A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN segment 1 or LAN segment 2.

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