User's Manual

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ABOUT THE OPERATION MODES
This device provides four operational applications with Access Point, Bridge, Client
(Ad-hoc) and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you
want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even
change the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility provided by the
manufacturer as described in the following sections.
Access Point Mode
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook
with wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet
access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.
See the sample application below.
To set the operation mode to Access Point, please go to “Wireless JBasic
Settings”, in the “Mode” field click the down arrow b to select AP mode.
WDS Repeater Mode
Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being
associated to) and AP2 (with Station 2 being associated) can communicate with
each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate
with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only
AP1 or AP2 has the Internet connection.