7. Do the WAN and LAN ports work the same when the device is in
different modes?
No, the WAN and LAN ports have slightly different functions depending on the
operating mode of the device.
a. In Wi-Fi router mode, the WAN port is for a direct connection to your xDSL
modem. The LAN ports are for wired network clients.
b. In access point mode, the WAN port is not functional. Connect your existing
router to the device's LAN port, and the other LAN ports can connect wired
network clients.
c. In range extender mode, the WAN port is not functional and the LAN ports are
for wired network clients. Do not connect your existing router to the device's
WAN or LAN ports, as this can cause the device to malfunction.
8. My network is configured to use static IP addresses. How can I
assign a static IP address to my BR-6428nS V4?
a. You can modify the device's IP address using the browser based configuration
interface. Please refer to
III-3-4.
LAN.
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