Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA

1.2 Applications for the NWA

The NWA can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:

Access Point (AP)

Bridge / Repeater

AP + Bridge

MBSSID

Applications for each operating mode are shown below.

Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the effects of radio interference.

1.2.1 Access Point

The NWA is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical Internet access application for your NWA is shown as follows. Clients A, B and C can access the wired network through the NWAs.

Figure 1 Access Point Application

AP1

AP2

 

A

B

 

C

BSS1

BSS2

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