Instructions

NBG6604 User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 4
Operating Modes
4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different operating modes of your NBG6604, or simply how the NBG6604 is
being used in the network.
4.1.1 Operating Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the NBG6604, which can act as a:
• Router: This is the default operating mode of the NBG6604. Use this mode to connect the local
network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
Section 5.2 on page 26 to view the Status screen
in this mode.
• Access Point: Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the NBG6604 wirelessly. Go to Section 6.4 on page 34 to view the Status screen in this
mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your NBG6604, refer to Chapter 14 on
page 99.
Note: Choose your operating mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG6604 changes. The running applications
and services of the network devices connected to the NBG6604 can be interrupted.