TRENDnet TEW-820AP User's Guide - Page 5

TRENDnet User's Guide Basic Access Point Setup The first access point is installed near your modem/router (typically supplied by your ISP "Internet Service Provider") and physically connected using one of your access point's Ethernet LAN port. The access point is configured to create a 5GHz wireless network your wireless devices (TVs, game consoles, or media bridges) TEW-820AP Expanding a Home Network What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router. A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and Internet cameras. • Modem: Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service Provider). • Router: Connects multiple devices to the Internet. • Switch: Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections. How to expand a home network The access point provides multiple modes to extend your current network. The access point offers the following modes: • Access Point (Default) • WDS (also known as wireless bridge) • Client (also known as wireless client adapter mode) Where to find more help In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below: • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are available from this Web page) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 4