TRENDnet TEW-841APBO Users Guide - Page 26

TRENDnet User's Guide Application Modes Although the access point is intended to be used for primarily WDS point-to-point bridging, the access point offers other operating modes. The access point's multiple mode system can be configured either in client bridge mode or as an access point. It also can be used as a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) node for Ethernet network expansion. This section explains the different modes the device has available, Access Point (AP), Client Bridge, WDS Access Point, WDS Station, and WDS Bridge. The different operation modes can be found under Network > Wireless > Operation Mode in the access point web management page. Note: The model used in the artwork below may appear different than your unit. Access Point (AP) An access point can be either a main, relay or remote base station. A main base station is typically connected to a wired network via an Ethernet port. A relay base station relays data between main base stations and relay stations or remote base stations with clients. A remote base station is the end point to accept connections from wireless clients and pass data upstream to a network wirelessly. Example: Access Point  It can be deployed as a traditional fixed wireless access point. TEW-841APBO Client Bridge Client bridge mode enables the device to essentially act as a wireless client while bridging with the LAN port on the device. In this mode, the AP functions similarly to that of a wireless client or station such as mobile phone, tablet, or notebook computer. The wired port LAN (PoE) is logically bridged to the wireless interface. The clients of the remote access point are in the same subnet from Main Base. Example: AP with Client Bridge mode  It can be deployed as a wireless client (with wired LAN) to a wireless access point. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 23