Wireless Operation Modes - Alfa Network SoLo51 User Manual

1.5 Wireless Operation Modes

The SoLo51 can perform as a multi-function wireless device. Through the web interface,
users can easily select which wireless mode they wish the SoLo51 to perform.
The SoLo51 can be configured to operate in the following wireless operation modes:
1.5.1 Access Point Mode(bridge mode-WDS parent+AP)
When operating in the Access Point mode, the SoLo51 becomes the center hub of the
wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through SoLo51.
This type of network is known as "Infrastructure network". Other SoLo51 or 802.11b/g
CPE can connect to AP mode through "Client Infrastructure Mode" or "(WDS child)Bridge
Infrastructure Mode". The Access Point mode will act as "WDS parent+AP" when
connecting with the "Bridge Infrastructure mode".
1.5.4 Bridge Infrastructure Mode (WDS client)
This mode is also known as "WDS Station" or "Client mode with MAC address
transparency". The Bridge Infrastructure mode can only connect with "Access Point" mode.
2 Bridge Infrastructure can not connect with each other. It works like client mode with MAC
address transparency function. In another word, the MAC addresses of the PCs will be
passed instead of the AP's wireless MAC address. If you require Bridge connection with
WPA-PSK or WPA-PSK2 connection, please use this mode instead. However, this mode
might not work with some outdoor APs. If it occurs, please use Client Infrastructure or
WDS Bridge instead.