TP-Link TL-WA5110G - Manual (Page 75)

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network. Also, you can extend the range of the wireless network with wireless antenna
accessories.
¾ Bridge (Point to Point) - This mode bridges the AP and another AP also in bridge mode to
connect two wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of the other AP in the field of MAC
of AP
. AP function can startup also.
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With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when it is in
Bridge (Point to Point) mode.
Here is an example of how to configure Point-to-Point Bridge. Please do the following:
Figure 5-8 Point to Point Bridge
1. Configure the TL-WA5110G (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
2. Configure the TL-WA5110G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1
must have AP2’s MAC address in its MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1’s MAC
address in its MAC Address field.
3. Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:
• Both use the same Channel and security settings if security is in use.
Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment should be
able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected
to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
¾ Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) - This mode bridges the AP and up to 6 APs also in bridge
mode to connect two or more wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of other APs in the
field of MAC of AP1 to MAC of AP6. AP function can startup also.
•
With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when it is in
Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) mode.
Here is an example of how to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following: