Installing The Gateway Router; System Requirements; Location Selection - SMC Networks Barricade N SMCWBR14S-N4 User Manual

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The Wireless Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be
set through the web-based management interface. For information on
setting the mode suitable for your network environment.
Mode" on page 54.
Gateway Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and
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wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL
modem. This is the factory set default mode.
Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to
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wirelessclients.
In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports
a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another Wireless Broadband
Router. These advanced configurations are not described in this section.
See "Network Planning" on page 29
In a basic configuration, how the Wireless Broadband Router is connected
depends on the operating mode. The sections in this chapter describe
connections for basic Gateway Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port
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connection.
◆ An up-to-date web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above or Mozilla
Firefox 2.0 or above.
The Wireless Broadband Router can be mounted on any horizontal surface,
or on a wall. The following sections describe the mounting options.
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for more information.
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See "Operation