4 On the Choosing an Operating Mode page, select the way you want to use the AP+4:
Router/Access Point. In this mode, which is the one most users will select, the AP+4 links all wireless enabled computers and other devices to a network and gives those devices shared access to your broadband Internet connection.
If you are using the AP+4 as a Repeater, on the Wireless Basic Setup page at the Mode option, select AP+WDS. Then, on the WDS Settings page, enter the MAC addresses of access points you are communicating with.
Ethernet Client. This mode lets up to four computers, game consoles or other devices plug into the AP+4 for wireless access to a wireless network. (In this mode, the AP+4 acts as a full bridge, just passing data back and forth between the Internet and network devices.)
Wireless ISP. In this mode, the AP+4 connects to the Ethernet ports of up to four wired PCs or game consoles, and connects those devices wirelessly to a wireless access point. Use this mode if you know you need to use the AP+4's NAT functionality. Most users who need to connect a computer or game console to an access point should set up the AP+4 as an Ethernet Client instead.
If you select Wireless ISP mode, use the Wireless Basic Setup page to configure the AP+4 as a wireless client.
Click Next to continue.
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