Operation Mode; Figure 16: Operation Mode - SMC Networks WEBS-N User Manual

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PERATION ODE
The Operation Mode Configuration page allows you to set up the mode
suitable for your network environment.

Figure 16: Operation Mode

The following items are displayed on this page:
Access Point Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN
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to wireless clients.
Ethernet Client Mode — In the Ethernet client mode the SMCWEBS-N
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will act as a client connecting to an available wireless network provided
by another access point or wireless router. This functionality allows to
add any Ethernet-enabled device like gaming consoles, NAS storage
servers or PCs/ laptops without built-in wireless support into a wireless
network. In order to connect to a wireless network in Ethernet client
mode it is necessary to know the following information: the network
name (SSID), the frequency channel (1-13), the type of security (WEP,
WPA/ WPA2) and the security password (if any). For more information,
see "Ethernet Client Mode Network Settings" on page
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