Siemens Gigaset WLAN Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Introduction
Use as Access Point in conjunction with a Router
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater permits wireless connection of PCs to a wired local net-
work. For example, the Gigaset WLAN Repeater can be connected via an Ethernet cable
to an Ethernet router, thus providing further PCs with wireless access to this network. It
is also possible to connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater at a distance (e.g. on the first
floor) from the Ethernet router (which is in the cellar for example) via cable.
In this case you need to operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater in Access point mode.
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Use as wireless network adapter
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater can be connected directly to the Ethernet port of a compu-
ter or other device (e.g. a games console, set-top box). It then functions as a wireless
network adapter, but uses the PC's wired Ethernet interface: This permits wireless con-
nections at up to 54 Mbps in so far as this is supported by the Ethernet interface. You do
not need to install any additional driver software. This assures operating-system inde-
pendent access to the wireless network.
When you set up a connection from a computer or other device to an Access Point using
the Gigaset WLAN Repeater, you operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater in Ethernet adap-
ter (infrastructure) mode.
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