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INSTALLING THE MINI ROUTER
The Mini Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the
◆Router Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.
◆Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients.
In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links to other Mini Broadband Routers, and a wireless AP Client Mode for a link to another wireless network. These advanced configurations are not described in this section, see “Network Planning” on page 25 for more information.
In a basic configuration, how the Mini Broadband Router is connected depends on the operating mode. The sections in this chapter describe connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
◆An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port connection.
◆An
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