PLANET WNAP-1260 - Manual (Page 20)

User’s Manual of WNAP-1260
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Chapter 3. Operation Mode Introduction
3.1. Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS Mode
In the Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS mode, WNAP-1260 expands wireless coverage of the
existing AP. Computers can connect to WNAP-1260 in either a wired or wireless way.
 Operation Mode Switch - Repeater Mode
 Typical Application
In the Wireless Universal Repeater/WDS mode, WNAP-1260 extends the coverage of AP, even if your
AP/Router doesn't have WDS function.
Figure 3-1
3.2. AP Mode
In the AP (Access Point) mode, WNAP-1260 works as a wireless router to achieve wireless connection
for the wired LAN.
 Operation Mode Switch – AP Mode
 Typical Application
In AP Mode, the NAT (Network Address Translation) function and DHCP server are both disabled, and
all wireless clients obtain the IP address from the network device connected with LAN port of the
WNAP-1260. They can certainly assign the IP address for themselves as well in the Control Panel of
Windows. The WNAP-1260 is supposed to bridge to the Ethernet directly by UTP cable.