Asus WL-320gE - Manual (Page 39)

3. Software
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3.9 System Setup
Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the
instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given
when you move your cursor over each item.
3.9.1 Operation Mode
The ASUS 802.11g AP supports two
operation modes to meet different
requirements from different groups
of people. Please select the mode
that matches your networking
requirements.
Home Gateway
In this mode, we suppose you use the
Ethernet port to connect to Internet
through ADSL or Cable Modem.
And, there are many people in your
environment share the same IP to ISP.
Technically, gateway mode is , NAT is enabled, WAN connection is allowed by
using PPPoE, or DHCP client, or static IP. In addition, some features which are
useful for home user, such as UPnP and DDNS, are supported.
Access Point
In Access Point mode, Ethernet port and wireless devices are set to locate in the
same local area network. Those WAN related functions are not supported here.
Technically, access point mode is, NAT is disabled, one wan port and four LAN
ports are bridged together.
By default, the ASUS 802.11g AP operates in Access Point mode.