12. Interface Configuration
SMT-12 is for configure the Ethernet interface and wireless interface in 500AG serial. All the
physical settings of both interfaces are configured here. Each interface can be individually
enable/disable. Note the message displayed at lower left-hand corner for more information for each
selection item.
When 500AG is configured as a bridge, the IP address of 500AG is set in the Ethernet interface.
Depends on the system, DHCP server and gateway can also be set in SMT-12. When 500AG is
configured as a router, the interface configuration looks slightly different and its DHCP is set in
SMT-23 DHCP Configuration, and the gateway is set in SMT-13 Assign WAN interface.
The following settings can be configured for the wireless interface:
- Operation Mode
Wireless interface can be set as an access point (AP) or a wireless station (also called AP client
(AC)). When the interface is an AP, it accepts connection requests from wireless clients, such as