The Ap Mode Tab; Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control - Linksys WAP54GPE - Wireless-G Exterior Access Point User Manual

Wireless-G Exterior Access Point

The AP Mode Tab

On this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of operation. It is also known as WDS (Wireless
Distribution System) Mode. You may wish to do this if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless
repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to do this if you want to use the
Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to
connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings.
IMPORTANT:For Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge modes, the remote access
point must be a second Linksys Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
(model number: WAP54GP) or a Linksys Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power
Over Ethernet (model number: WAP54GPE). The Access Point will not communicate
with any other kind of remote access point.
AP Mode
The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge.
Some other Access Points distinguish point-to-point bridge mode from point-to-multipoint bridge mode, but
this Access Point supports both on the same Wireless Bridge setup. For the Repeater and Bridge modes,
make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices.
MAC Address
The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here. This is for the convenience to connect multiple
Access Point together through repeater or bridge mode.
Access Point
The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most
cases, no change is necessary. If you want to let the Access Point's signal be repeated, then click the
checkbox next to Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater. The Access Point can allow the signal to
be repeated up to 3 repeaters.
For an example of a repeater, you can use the Access Point with the Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander
(model number: WRE54G).
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Exterior Access Point
The AP Mode Tab

Figure 6-14: Wireless - Wireless Connection Control

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