Netgear ME103 ME103 Reference Manual - Page 60

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Configuring Wireless Operating Modes The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point lets you build large bridged wireless networks. Examples of wireless bridged configurations are: • Client Access Point to Access Point. • Point-to-Point Bridge. • Multi-point bridging. These features are discussed below. How to Configure a ME103 as a Point-to-Point Bridge AP1 ME103 in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode AP2 ME103 in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Router Hub or Switch 192.168.0.1 LAN Segment 1 LAN Segment 2 Figure 5-9: Point-to-Point Bridge 1. Configure the ME103 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 2. Configure the ME103 (AP2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. AP1 must have AP2's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1's MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration of the ME103 Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use. 5-10 August 2003 Advanced Configuration