User's Manual

Chapter 1: Working with the EnRoute500
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Figure 2. Internet extension network
An Internet extension network (shown in Figure 2) is typically used when the goal is to provide
Internet access to a number of clients that connect to the mesh network. Alternatively, this
configuration can be used to provide access for client devices to remote resources on a private
network. The key feature to note is that there is a gateway device that provides access from
the mesh network to an external network.
Figure 3. Stand-alone network
In a stand-alone network, as shown in Figure 3, all devices are configured to operate in the
same mode (repeater mode). This network configuration is suitable for applications where the
clients using the mesh only need to communicate with each other and do not need to access
the Internet or other remote network resources that are not directly connected to the mesh.
1.4 Network Terminology
The following terms will be referred to throughout this manual.