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1. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
2. Configure the TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1
must have AP2's MAC address in its MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1's MAC
address in its MAC Address field.
3. Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points:
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Both use the same Channel, and security settings if security is in use.
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Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2. A computer on either LAN segment
should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or
servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
Bridge (Point to Multi-Point) - This mode bridges the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge
mode to connect two or more wired LANs. Please input the MAC address of other APs in the
field of MAC of AP1 to MAC of AP4.
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With AP mode: If you select this option, you AP will also support AP mode when it is in
Bridge(Point to Multi-Point) mode.
Here is an example of how to configure multi-point bridging. Please do the following:
1. Configure the Operating Mode of the TL-WA501G Access Points.
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Because it is in the central location, configure TL-WA501G (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in
Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. The MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 are required in
AP1.
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Configure TL-WA501G (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the
MAC Address of AP1.
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Configure the TL-WA501G (AP3) on LAN 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the MAC
Address of AP1.
TL-WA501G
Figure 3-9 Point to Multi-point Bridge
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