User's Manual

EMG2926-Q10A User’s Guide
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CHAPTER 4
EMG2926-Q10A Modes
4.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your EMG2926-Q10A. First, the term
“mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• W e b Configur a tor m ode . This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for
editing EMG2926-Q10A features.
• Device m ode. This is the operating mode of your EMG2926-Q10A, or simply how the EMG2926-
Q10A is being used in the network.
4.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Ea sy M ode : The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to
Chapter 5 on page 32
for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who
just want to use the device.
• Ex per t M ode: Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the
EMG2926-Q10A. Click Expe r t Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide
Chapter 3 on page 28 through Chapter 26 on page 188 discusses the screens in this mode.
4.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the EMG2926-Q10A, which can act as a:
• Router : This is the default device mode of the EMG2926-Q10A. Use this mode to connect the
local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to
Section 6.2 on page 43 to view the
Sta tus screen in this mode.
• Acce ss Point : Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to
connect to the EMG2926-Q10A wirelessly. Go to
Section 7.4 on page 52 to view the Stat us
screen in this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your EMG2926-Q10A, refer to
Chapter 26 on page 188.
The menu for changing device modes is available in Ex pert M ode only.
Note: Choose your device mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
When changing to another mode, the IP address of the EMG2926-Q10A changes. The running
applications and services of the network devices connected to the EMG2926-Q10A can be
interrupted.