User's Manual

W7x User Manual

signal through its Ethernet port to a client. This mode is used when you need to have network

connectivity to hard wired device(s) but are unable to run cable to them.

• Repeater Mode: In this mode, the W7x will receive a wireless signal from another AP and then repeat it.

This mode is useful in a situation where you need to extend the wireless coverage but are unable to run

cable to the W7x from the network.

NOTE: Setting the W7x in repeater mode will sacrifice half of the bandwidth available from the primary

access point for devices wirelessly connected to the repeater.

Repeater

Mode

Any

WAP

Laptop

Ethernet Cable

Because the functionality of the W7x changes depending on its operating mode, this manual offers both general

and mode-specific content.