Cisco WAP200E-EU User Guide - Page 23

Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration 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. AP Mode 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 talk to up a remote access point within its range and retransmit its signal. Click Site Survey to select the access point that will have its signal repeated by this Access Point or enter the MAC address of the access point manually. Desktop Laptop Access Point - Wireless Repeater Mode Access Point Wired LAN Desktop Switch Laptop Modem Internet Wireless Repeater Mode Wireless-G Exterior Access Point with Power Over Ethernet 18