User's Manual

4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function

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4. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN

Function

This chapter describes the major functions of the NZ2WL series as a wireless LAN system and the

wireless link modes of the product along with configuration examples of networks available in the

wireless link modes.

Wireless Link Mode

This product 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. For details on the three modes, see "Features" in Chapter 1 and "Comparison of Main

Functions" in this chapter.

The factory default setting is “Advanced Infrastructure Mode”.

Chapters 3 and 5 describe the software setting procedures for the wireless link modes and related items.

Standard Infrastructure Mode

In this mode, each access point (AP) can accommodate stations (ST) to make up a network.

This mode allows the use of multiple APs to configure a wide-area wireless LAN. All communication

between wireless terminals must go through an AP.

Figure 4.1. Standard Infrastructure Mode

In the Standard Infrastructure mode above, all wireless terminals communicate via AP. Roaming

functions are supported, allowing login to any AP within range of radio waves.

For the IP tunneling function to work properly, one of the APs must be setup as a master AP.

* Normal AP: Normally operated device

Master AP: Device controlling access points in a network

Backup AP: Backup device that operates in case the master AP does not function for some reason