User Manual

Introduction
Access Point Mode
The Wireless 3-in-1 Companion connects Wireless stations to each other, and to the LAN on
the Ethernet port. Because the Wireless 3-in-1 Companion is “transparent” (does not have an
IP address) you cannot configure it while in AP mode.
Q. When Should I use Access Point (AP) Mode?
Ans. Use this mode in any of these situations:
• You are the ONLY user (wireless client).
• There are multiple wireless clients, and you have explicit permission for all users to con-
nect to the LAN or WAN to which the Ethernet port is connected.
• You want to create a private Wireless LAN (not using the Ethernet port), using Infrastruc-
ture mode instead of Ad-hoc mode. In this case, each PC must "self-assign" an IP address,
since there is no DHCP Server available. If using Windows XP, this self-assignment will
work correctly; all wireless stations will have compatible IP addresses.
Q. When Shouldn't I use Access Point (AP) Mode?
Ans. Do NOT use this mode in this situation:
• There are multiple users (wireless clients).
• You do NOT have permission for all of these users to connect to the LAN or WAN on the
Ethernet port.
In this situation, you should use AP/Router mode.
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