Chapter 1 Introducing the NWA
1.2 Applications for the NWA
The NWA can be configured to use the following WLAN operating modes:
• Access Point (AP)
• Bridge / Repeater
• AP + Bridge
• MBSSID
Applications for each operating mode are shown below.
Note: A different channel should be configured for each WLAN interface to reduce the
effects of radio interference.
1.2.1 Access Point
The NWA is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical
Internet access application for your NWA is shown as follows. Clients A, B and C
can access the wired network through the NWAs.
Figure 1 Access Point Application
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AP1
B
A
BSS1
AP2
C
BSS2
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