ZyXEL G-120 User’s Guide

CHAPTER 5

Access Point Mode

Configuration

This chapter shows you how to configure your G-120 in access point mode.

5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction

To use your G-120 as an Access Point (AP), select AP Mode in any utility screen (refer to Section 1.2.3 on page 23).

In access point mode, your G-120 allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP.

5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary

This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-120 is in AP mode.

Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode

The following table describes the menus.

Table 15 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode

TAB

DESCRIPTION

AP Mode

 

 

 

Link Info

Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate

 

statistics.

 

 

Configuration

Use this screen to configure wireless LAN settings.

 

 

MAC Filter

Use this screen to configure which computer(s) you want to access the wireless

 

LAN through the G-120.

 

 

5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements

To bridge your wired and wireless networks using the G-120, the following requirements must be met:

1The G-120 must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network.

2Either configure network sharing (refer to Appendix B on page 75 for an example) or bridge the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer.

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