User Manual

2. Functions and Wireless Link Mode
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Wireless Link Mode Descriptions
The AP has three wireless link modes. The available functions and network configurations differ
depending on the mode. Use the wireless link mode most suitable to the type of network you are
constructing. The factory default setting is simple mode. Chapters 4 and 5 describe the software setting
procedures for the wireless link modes and relat ed items.
Standard Infrastructure Mode
In this mode, each access point (AP) can accommodate user units (stations) to make up a network.
This mode allows the use of multiple AP's to configure wide-area wireless LAN's. All communication
between wireless terminals must go through an AP.
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Note : An AP oper ati ng as a stati on ha s the sa me sta tus as a user uni t, a s a n AP ma naged
by (log ged i n with) an AP.
Figure 2.7. Standard Infrastructure Mode
In the above standard infrastructure mode, all wireless terminals communicate via unit type APs.
Roaming functions are supported, allowing logged in on any unit type AP.
For IP tunneling to work correctly, one of the APs must be setup as the master AP (See “Setting Item
List” in Chapter 5).
- Advantages
(1) Capable of accommodating APs as stations.
(2) If the IP tunneling function is used, communication can continue via different routers without
needing to change IP address.
(3) Allows log-in restrictions on unit type AP's (security function).
(4) Capable of improving security based on WSL (Wireless Security Link)