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Wireless Access Point (WAP)
The 844E GigaCenter supports services when connected behind another router or
gateway. To support this feature, the GigaCenter is confi gured as a Layer-2 Bridged
Wireless Access Point (WAP). WAP mode is useful for:
•
Maintaining an existing router or service (DSL or cable) while improving the
wireless service with the 844E GigaCenter
•
Expanding wireless coverage with additional access points while only hav-
ing to maintain a single router
To confi gure WAP mode, navigate to the GigaCenter's EWI Quick Start menu. Once
WAP mode is enabled, the GigaCenter is confi gured as a bridged device with all Eth-
ernet LAN and Wi-Fi network services residing behind the router. Since the router is
now performing Network Access Translation (NAT), the IP address it receives is a local
IP address (issued by the router that the 844E is connected to).
Note: Once connected to the router IP address, Home Gateway settings will no
longer be accessible via the EWI. If changes to the Home Gateway settings
are required, disconnect the 844E GigaCenter Ethernet WAN cable from the
router, restoring access to the EWI.
To connect the 844E GigaCenter behind another router or gateway and enable Lay-
er-2 Bridged WAP mode, complete the following steps:
1.
With the 844E GigaCenter connected to the upstream legacy router using an
Ethernet LAN port or via Wi-Fi, open a browser and enter the following URL into
the address bar and then press enter:
2.
At the login prompt, enter the User Name and Password provided on the 844E
label.
3.
Using the GigaCenter's EWI, navigate to Quick Start > Confi gure Wireless
Network.
Note: Calix recommends changing the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSID settings and any
customized security settings prior to enabling WAP mode.
4.
In the Wireless Access Point (bridged mode) section, click the Wireless Access
Point radio button to Enable and then click Apply. The GigaCenter reboots and
is now running in WAP mode.
5.
Connect one end of a CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable to any router Ethernet LAN
ports (RJ-45). Connect the other end to the 844E GigaCenter white Ethernet
WAN (Eth-WAN) port (RJ-45).
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