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Using the Access Point Mode - as bridge

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Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Using the Access Point Mode Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for your need. 1. Enable the AP mode my selecting "Enable" in the "Use as Access Point only" page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings. 2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click "Apply Changes". 3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network. The Router is now acting as an access point. To access the Router advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser's navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and channel normally. N+ Wireless Router 46

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USING THE WEB-BASED ADVANCED USER INTERFACE
Using the Access Point Mode
Note
: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users
only° The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network
access point° Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and
DHCP server° In AP mode, the Router will need to be configured with an
IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you
will bridge to° The default IP address is 192°168°2°254 and subnet mask
is 255°255°255°0° These can be customized for your need°
1�
Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access
Point only” page° When you select this option, you will be able to
change the IP settings°
2�
Set your IP settings to match your network° Click “Apply Changes”°
3�
Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing
network°
The Router is now acting as an access point° To access the Router
advanced user interface again, type the IP address you specified into
your browser’s navigation bar° You can set the encryption settings, MAC
address filtering, SSID, and channel normally°