D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-2100AP User Manual page 16

Using the Configuration Menu (continued)
The DWL-2100AP can
be configured to perform
in any of five modes:
a Wireless Access Point,
a Wireless Bridge,
a Multi-Point Bridge,
a Repeater, or a
Wireless Client.
Access Point-
is the default
setting. This mode is used
to create a wireless LAN.
PtP Bridge-
will allow
you to connect two LANs
together. The wireless
bridge will only work with
another DWL-2100AP.
Click to enable and enter
the MAC address of the
remote bridge.
PtMP Bridge-
will allow you to connect multiple wireless LANs together. Other wireless
LANs must be using DWL-2100APs. Click to enable and enter up to 8 remote AP MAC
addresses.
AP Repeater-
will allow you to repeat the wireless signal of the root AP. Click to enable
and enter the MAC address of the root AP.
AP Client-
will transform any IEEE 802.3 Ethernet device (e.g., a computer, printer, etc.)
into an 802.11b wireless client when it communicates with another DWL-2100AP that
is acting as an AP. Click to enable and enter the MAC address of the root AP.
Apply -
Click Apply if you have made any changes.
Find the MAC address of the DWL-2100AP that is acting as a Remote Access
Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to Status > Device Info in the configuration utility
of the remote DWL-2100AP. There you will find the MAC address.
MAC Address - Media Access Control Address
A unique hardware address that identifies a device on a network. It is assigned
at the factory and cannot be changed. Usually you will find this address on a
sticker on the device or on the packaging.
Advanced > Mode
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