SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N manual Bridge Mode Connections

CHAPTER 3 Installing the Mini Router

Bridge Mode Connections

BRIDGE MODE CONNECTIONS

In Bridge Mode, the Mini Broadband Router operates as a wireless access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you can then make a wireless connection to the Mini Broadband Router and access the wired network resources, including local servers and the Internet.

In Bridge Mode, the Mini Broadband Router does not support gateway functions on its WAN port. Both the LAN port and the WAN ports can be connected to a local Ethernet LAN.

NOTE: Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually set using the web management interface.

Figure 12: Bridge Mode Connection

3.Set up wireless devices

Notebook PC

2.Connect AC power adapter to power source

1.Connect LAN and WAN ports

to PCs or an Ethernet LAN switch

To connect the Mini Broadband Router for use as an access point, follow these steps:

1.Using Ethernet cable connect the Mini Broadband Router’s LAN and WAN ports to PCs. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support more wired users.

2.Power on the Mini Broadband Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

CAUTION: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini Broadband

Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

When you power on the Mini Broadband Router, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 23.

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