User's Manual Part 3

Using the Configuration Menu (continued)

The DWL-700AP can be configured to perform in any one of five modes, as a

wireless access point, as a point-to-point bridge with another access point, as a

point-to-multi-point bridge, as a wireless client, or as a wireless repeater.

Advanced > Mode

MAC Address

(Media Access

Control Address)

unique

hardware address

that identifies a

device on a

network. It is

assigned at the

factory and

cannot be

changed. Usually

you will find this

address on a

sticker on the

device or on the

packaging.

Fig 5.5

Access Point: This mode is used to create a wireless LAN. Access Point is the

default setting.

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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) MAC Address Advanced > Mode (Media Access Control Address) A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned at the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a sticker on the device or on the packaging. Fig 5.
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Using the Configuration Menu (continued) Wireless Client: Will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device into an 802.11b wireless client as long you are connecting to a DWL-700AP acting as an Access Point. The Site Survey function will allow you to scan for available wireless networks. Advanced > Mode > Site Survey Wireless Bridge: This mode will allow you to connect two LANs together. The wireless bridge will only work with another DWL700AP.