Network Device Product Manual

3.1.2 Repeater Mode
Repeater mode extends the range of a wireless network. Repeater nodes
re-transmit the signal of an AP or wireless router to effectively extend the range of
that AP or wireless router. Wireless clients can associate with the repeater.
Figure2 shows the network with one repeater, and the repeater allowing
wireless clients to associate.
To configure the SMCWTK-G as a Repeater, please ensure the following:
. • Enter the MAC address of the Parent AP or wireless router in the Remote AP MAC
. address field in the SMCWTK-G Repeater.
• Enter the MAC address of the SMCWTK-G (Repeater mode) in the Repeater MAC
address field in the Parent AP or wireless router.
Figure 2: One Wireless Repeater Node