Cisco WAP2000 User Guide - Page 18

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration priority queues for different types of traffic. It automatically maps the incoming packets to the appropriate queues based on QoS settings (in the IP or layer 2 header). WMM provides the capability to prioritize wireless traffic in your environment. The default is Disabled (unchecked). AP Mode On this screen you can change the Access Point's mode of operation. In most cases, you can keep the default setting - Access Point. You may wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. You may also wish to change the Access Point's mode of operation if you want to use the Access Point as a wireless bridge; for example, you can use two Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode to connect two wired networks that are in two different buildings. The AP Mode Tab The Access Point offers three modes of operation: Access Point, Wireless Repeater, and Wireless Bridge. For the Repeater and Bridge modes, make sure the SSID, channel, and security settings are the same for the other wireless access points/devices. MAC Address The MAC address of the Access Point is displayed here. Access Point The Mode is set to Access Point by default. This connects your wireless PCs to a wired network. In most cases, no change is necessary. Allow wireless signal to be repeated by a repeater Select this option if you want to use another wireless device to repeat the signal of this Access Point. You will need to enter the MAC address(es) of the repeating device(s). Up to 3 repeaters can be used. Wireless Repeater When set to Wireless Repeater mode, the Wireless Repeater is able to communicate with a remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal. Click Site Survey to select the access point that will Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet have its signal repeated by this Access Point or enter the MAC address of the access point manually. AP Mode > Wireless Repeater > Site Survey Wireless Bridge This mode connects physically separated wired networks using multiple access points. Wireless clients will not be able to connect to the access point in this mode. Enter the MAC address(es) of the access point(s) that will bridge to this access point. Administration > Management On this screen you can configure the password, Web Access, and SNMP settings. Administration > Management You should change the User Name/Password that controls access to the Access Point's web-based utility. User Name Modify the administrator user name. The default is admin. Password Modify the administrator password for the Access Point's web-based utility. The default is admin. Re-enter to confirm To confirm the new Password, enter it again in this field. 14