User`s guide

ZyAIR B-5000 User’s Guide
2-2 Web Configurator Overview
Figure 2-2 Password Screen
Step 6. You should now see the web configurator Operating Mode screen. Choose whether you want to
use the ZyAIR as an access point or as a bridge (See Quick Installation Guide Applications
section.
 Access Point Application
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can use the ZyAIR to provide wireless Internet access to users
that are outdoors or in different buildings. A company with many employees working outdoors
can also use the ZyAIR to extend the existing network without expensive network cables.
Wireless stations can move freely anywhere in the coverage area and use resources on the wired
network.
 Wireless Bridge Application
You can use the ZyAIR as a bridge or router to form a wireless point-to-point or point-to-
multipoint backbone connection.
With the bridge mode, you configure each ZyAIR to act as either a central bridge or a remote
bridge. For point-to-multipoint applications, all communications between network systems go
through the central bridge.
Select either Access Point or Bridge. Click Apply.