Wireless Router Mode; Access Point Mode - TP-Link TL-WR710N User Manual

2.3.1 Wireless Router Mode

Create an instant private wireless network and share Internet to multiple Wi-Fi devices. This mode
is suitable for hotel rooms and home networks. (Note: if the hotel's Internet has an authentication
process, you will need to authenticate only once and only on one device.)
1. Connect the LAN/WAN port of the router to the LAN Port on the DSL/Cable Modem.
2. Connect the WAN port on the DSL/Cable Modem to the wired Internet.
3. Plug the power plug of the router in electrical wall socket.
4. Power on the DSL/Cable Modem, PC(s) and notebook(s).

2.3.2 Access Point Mode

Create a wireless network from an Ethernet connection. This mode is suitable for dorm rooms or
homes where there's already a wired router but you need a wireless hotspot. (Note: if the hotel's
Internet has an authentication process, you will need to authenticate it on EACH device.)
1. Connect the LAN or LAN/WAN port of the router to the wired network port with an Ethernet
cable.
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