Wireless Bridge - NetComm NB8WVPN User Manual

7.5 Wireless > Wireless Bridge
Wireless bridge mode is used to provide a wireless link between WLAN segments to provide greater coverage
or to extend network size and reach. If a wireless router is used in bridge mode, then Access Point functionality
is disabled. Network Bridges operate to 'bridge' two network segments on the 'physical' or MAC link layer. This
section describes how to configure the NB8WVPN in bridge mode.
To access the Wireless Bridge feature click on Wireless> Wireless Bridge:
Above, default setting for NB8WVPN to act as Access Point.
Field Name
AP Mode
Bridge Restrict
Bridge Restrict disabled
Enabled (Scan)
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Comment
Allows you to choose between Access Point or Wireless Bridge mode.
If AP Mode is set to Bridge, and this fieldsettoEnabled, it allows you to specify from choice of available
bridge(s).
Any wireless bridge within range may connect.
Scans for available wireless bridges and displays MAC address of any that it has found. Click 'Refresh' to
initiate scan if required, then select bridge of choice.
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