NetComm NP6800 - Manual (Page 27)

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NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point Page 27
Access Point Client Mode
When set to Access Point Client Mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point is
able to talk to one main Access Point and wireless clients within its range. This mode allows
your Access Point to act as a client of a main Access Point. A LAN attached to your Access
Point client can then be wirelessly bridged to the main Access Point.
1. Select Access Point Client and check the Preferred BSS box. Enter the required MAC
address of the main Access Point to create a direct connection.
2. Click the OK button to store the information.
Wireless Bridge Mode
If you are trying to make a wireless connection between two or more wired networks, select
Wireless Bridge. There are two options: Point to Point and Point to MultiPoint.
Note: In Wireless Bridge mode, the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point can
ONLY be accessed by another wireless bridge. In order for your other wireless
devices to access the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point, you must
reset it to Access Point mode.Access Point
This mode provides access from Wireless Stations to Wired LANs and from Wired LANs to
Wireless Stations. Furthermore, Wireless Stations within the range of the AP device may
communicate with each other via the AP.