Basic Setup In Repeater Mode - Siemens Gigaset WLAN Operating Instructions Manual

Basic setup
You can operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater in the following modes:
u
Repeater (see below)
u
Access point / Internet access for a PC (see page 51)
u
Ethernet adapter (infrastructure) / Ethernet adapter (ad hoc) (see page 57)
In the factory setting, the Gigaset WLAN Repeater is configured as a repeater. You can
find more information about the operating modes in Chapter "Possible uses" on page 5.

Basic setup in Repeater mode

As a Repeater the Gigaset WLAN Repeater extends the range of a wireless network. It
uses the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) functionality. Without being directly con-
nected to the Access Point, the Gigaset WLAN Repeater enables PCs within its network
coverage to connect to the Access Point.
Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater enables you to use roaming in your network. Roaming pro-
vides optimum connection quality and uninterrupted data transmission while you move
around within the range of your network. Your PC automatically sets up a connection to
the Access Point with the strongest signal without interrupting data transmission. The
precondition for roaming is setting the same radio channel, the same SSID and the same
IP subnet on all the network components.
Bear in mind that using the same SSID for several Access Points and Repeaters means
that you cannot influence which Access Point your PC will use to set up a connection.
This may cause problems if you want to connect to a particular device for configuration
and it has not been properly integrated into the rest of the network. You may not be able
to contact it because your PC automatically sets up a connection to the strongest Access
Point. In this case, move to the immediate vicinity of the device you want to contact, or
connect your PC to the device in question by means of an Ethernet cable.
Please remember:
The network adapter of the PC you want to use to configure the Gigaset WLAN
Repeater should be set to obtaining an IP address automatically (see also page 24). If
you use static IP addresses in your network, the IP address of your PC must be in the
same subnet as the IP address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater (see page 31).
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