User's Guide

3e-531AP Wireless Access Point Chapter 5: Bridge Conguration
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Chapter 5: Bridge Conguration
Introduction
The wireless bridging function in the 3e-531AP allows setup as a
bridge, in a number of alternate congurations. We discuss some of the
most popular settings in this chapter:
1. Point-to-point bridging of 2 Ethernet Links;
2. Point-to-multipoint bridging of several Ethernet links;
3. Back-to-back bridging mode (with point-to-point bridging) to de-
liver mobile wireless connectivity; and
4. Repeater mode
Preliminary Setup
Your 3e-531AP Wireless Access Point must congured in access point
mode to utilize it as a bridge. If not already in Access Point mode, open
the management module and navigate to the System Conguration
— Operating Mode screen.
Select the radio button for Wireless Access Point/Bridging Mode and
click Apply. If you wish to use Advanced Encryption, check the FIPS 140-
2 Mode option. The unit will reboot. You do not need to log back on. After
reboot, an instructional page will appear and you can then navigate back
to the Management Module main screen.