Network Router User Manual

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Operation Mode

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OPERATION MODE

The Operation Mode Configuration page allows you to set up the mode

suitable for your network environment.

Figure 25: Operation Mode

The following items are displayed on this page:

◆ Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to

wireless clients.

◆ Router Mode — The Internet gateway mode that connects a wired LAN

and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or

DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.

◆ AP Client Mode — The Mini Broadband Router acts as a client

connecting to an available wireless network provided by another access

point or wireless router. This functionality allows other Ethernet-

enabled devices, like gaming consoles, NAS storage servers, or PCs/

laptops without built-in wireless support, to be added into a wireless

network.

In order to connect to a wireless network in AP Client mode, it is

necessary to know the following information: the network name

(SSID), the frequency channel (1-13), the type of security (WEP, WPA/

WPA2), and the security password (if any). For more information, see

“AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration” on page 89.