Operation Mode Selection; Access Point Mode; Repeater Mode; Client Mode - TP-Link TL-WA500G Installation Manual

Operation Mode Selection

The TL-WA500G provides five operational modes: Access Point mode, Repeater
mode, Client mode, Point-to-Point Bridge mode, and Point to Multi-Point Bridge
mode. Please choose an appropriate operation mode for the Access Point.

Access Point Mode

In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless
LAN clients, giving a wireless extension for your current wired network.

Repeater Mode

In this mode, the Access Point can extend the coverage of another wireless Access
Point or Router. The universal repeater mode is for the wireless Access Point or
Router which does not support WDS function.

Client Mode

In this mode, the Access Point will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP.
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