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Sys OP Mode

22.1 Overview

The Sys OP Mode (System Operation Mode) function lets you configure whether your NBG-417N is a router or AP.

You can choose between Router Mode and AP Mode depending on your network topology and the features you require from your device. See Section 1.1 on page 21 for more information on which mode to choose.

22.2 What You Can Do

Use the General screen (Section 22.4 on page 165) to select how you connect to the Internet.

22.3 What You Need to Know

Router

A router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address.

Figure 109 LAN and WAN IP Addresses in Router Mode

 

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