Netcom NB9 - Manual (Page 39)

NB9/NB9W ADSL+ VoIP Router 9
YML790 Rev8
Wireless > Bridge
Wireless bridge mode is used to provide a wireless link between WLAN segments to provide greater
coverage or to extend network size and reach. If a wireless router is used in bridge mode, then Access Point
functionality is disabled. Network Bridges operate to ‘bridge’ two network segments on the ‘physical’ or MAC
link layer. This section describes how to configure the NB9W in bridge mode.
To access the Wireless Bridge feature click on Wireless> Wireless Bridge:
Above, default setting for NB9W to act as Access Point.
Field Name Comment
AP Mode Allows you to choose between Access Point or Wireless Bridge mode.
Bridge Restrict If AP Mode is set to Bridge, and this field set to Enabled, it allows you to specify from choice
of available bridge(s).
Bridge Restrict disabled Any wireless bridge within range may connect.
Enabled (Scan) Scans for available wireless bridges and displays MAC address of any that it has found.
Click ‘Refresh’ to initiate scan if required, then select bridge of choice.
Wireless > Station Info
This page shows the MAC address of authenticated wireless stations that are connected to the NB9W and
their status. In the example below there is one workstation attached to the wireless network.