Setting Up A Wlan Network; Basics; Radio Network Configuration; Wlan Access Point Operation - Devolo Wireless Extender User Manual

Setting up a WLAN network

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5 Setting up a WLAN network
5.1

Basics

The dLAN
networks. The adapter can be used in two operating modes for this purpose:
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In both modes, the connection between the dLAN
other network devices can be pictured as a "wireless cable", i.e. anything
that could normally be transferred via a LAN cable can also be transferred via
the WLAN. The dLAN
up to 54 Mbps.
5.2

Radio network configuration

5.2.1

WLAN access point operation

In WLAN access point mode, the Wireless extender acts as an independent
communication station for data from the dLAN
as laptops, printers or IP telephones can establish wireless connections to the
adapter in order to access the dLAN
A number of settings must be adjusted in the integrated configuration
interface of the dLAN
point. At a minimum, the WLAN mode, the name of the network (SSID) and
the send channel must be stated. The method by which the adapter obtains
its own IP address can be specified optionally. Although it is not absolutely
essential to the operation of the wireless network, we nevertheless urgently
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Wireless extender creates a bridge between dLAN
By default, the Wireless extender is configured to act as a WLAN access
point, sending and receiving data from a dLAN
other network devices via a wireless connection.
As a WLAN client, it can log onto an existing wireless network and
transfer data to a dLAN
other network device via the Ethernet LAN port.
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Wireless extender supports communication speeds of
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Wireless extender in order to use it as an access
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to computers and
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. Other network devices such