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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3.4 Operation Mode This chapter gives information on the operation modes of the ASUS WL320gE Access Point. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five operation modes: AP, Gateway, Bridge, URE and Station. The WL-320gE can be setup as Bridge, URE, and Station either in AP mode or Gateway mode. You can change operation modes in Quick Setup or Wireless -> Advanced. 3. Software Access Point Home Gateway In this mode, use the Ethernet port to connect to the Internet through ADSL or Cable Modem. In your environment, many users share the same IP to ISP. In Home Gateway mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled, which ensures network security. Each incoming or outgoing request goes through a translation and authentication process. You can use PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP to make a WAN connection. In this mode, UPnP and DDNS are also supported. These features are useful for home users. Access Point In Access Point mode, Ethernet port and wireless devices are set to locate in the same local area network. Those WAN related functions are not supported here. In Access Point mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is disabled, one wan port and four LAN ports are bridged together. By default, the ASUS 802.11g AP operates in Access Point mode. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 23

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3. Software
ASUS 802.11g Access Point
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Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
Access Point
This chapter gives information on the operation modes of the ASUS WL-
320gE Access Point.
The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five operation modes: AP, Gateway, Bridge,
URE and Station. The WL-320gE can be setup as Bridge, URE, and Station
either in AP mode or Gateway mode. You can change operation modes in
Quick Setup or
Wireless -> Advanced
.
3.± Operation Mode
Home Gateway
In this mode, use the Ethernet port to connect to the Internet through ADSL or
Cable Modem. In your environment, many users share the same IP to ISP.
In Home Gateway mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled,
which ensures network security. Each incoming or outgoing request goes
through a translation and authentication process. You can use PPPoE, DHCP
client, or static IP to make a WAN connection. In this mode, UPnP and DDNS
are also supported. These features are useful for home users.
Access Point
In Access Point mode, Ethernet port and wireless devices are set to locate in the
same local area network. Those WAN related functions are not supported here.
In Access Point mode, Network Address Translation (NAT) is disabled, one
wan port and four LAN ports are bridged together.
By default, the ASUS 802.11g AP operates in Access Point mode.