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Modes

4.1 Overview

You can set up the NBG-418N with other IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible devices in different device modes.

Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. The NBG- 418N automatically restarts when you change modes.

The default LAN IP address of the NBG-418N in Router mode is 192.168.1.1. The default IP address of the NBG-418N in other modes is 192.168.1.2.

•Router: Use this mode if you want to use routing functions such as LAN DHCP, NAT, firewall and so on on the NBG-418N (N). The NBG-418N has separate LAN and WAN network IP addresses. Connect the WAN port to an Internet Access Device (IAD) such as a broadband modem.

Figure 20 Router

WLAN

LAN

WAN IAD

N

•Access Point: Use this mode if you already have a Router (R) in your network and you want to set up a wireless network and bridge the wired and wireless connections on the NBG-416N.

Figure 21 AP Mode

WLAN

 

N

R WAN

LAN

 

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