SMC Networks manual SMC2482W Operating Modes

5.4 SMC2482W Operating Modes

The EZ Connect Turbo Wireless Bridge has 3 operating modes to provide a flexible wireless solution for any situation. The support modes are:

•Point-to-Point Bridge

•Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge

•Access Point

Below is an outline of each operating mode and a basic configuration.

Point-to-Point Bridge

The operating mode is configured when you need to connect two locations with a wireless connection. This operating mode needs to be configured on both units. To configure a Point-to- Point connection you need the MAC address of each SMC2482W unit. To setup this connection, follow the steps below:

1.Log into the SMC2482W Windows Utility or Web-based Utility.

2.Set the operating mode to: Point-to-Point

3.Set the MAC Address of the SMC2482W that you are connecting to in the MAC Address text input box. This is the MAC address that is listed in the Status section of the SMC2482W Web-based Utility.

4.Install the Wireless Bridge units in each location, and then connect the LAN port on the Wireless Bridge to a port on the wired network in that location.

Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge

The operating mode is configured when you need to connect more than two locations with a wireless connection. This oper- ating mode needs to be configured on each SMC2482W used. To setup this connection, follow the steps below:

1.Log into the SMC2482W Windows Utility or Web-based Utility.

2.Set the operating mode to: Point-to-Multi-Point

3.Install the Wireless Bridge units in each location, and then connect the LAN port on the Wireless Bridge to a port on the wired network in that location.

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