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Using the Configuration Utility (continued)
The DWL-2700AP can be
configured to perform in any of
five modes: wireless access
point, wireless client, wireless
bridge, multi-point bridge,
repeater.
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 mode will
work only with another DWL-
2700AP. 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-
2700APs. Click to enable and
enter up to 8 remote AP MAC addresses.
AP Repeater
will allow you to repeat the wireless signal of a DWL-2700AP access
point. 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-2700AP 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-2700AP that is acting as a Remote Access
Point or a Remote Bridge, by going to Status > Device Info in the configura-
tion utility of the remote DWL-2700AP. There you will find the MAC address.
MAC Address - (Media Access Control Address) is 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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