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Operation Modes
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CHAPTER 3 Operation Modes 3.1 Overview This chapter introduces the operation modes available on your NBG2105 and how to configure them. The operation mode is a pre-defined combination of routing, access point (AP) and wireless client functions to match your network topology and requirements. Use the Operation Mode switch on the right-side panel (see Section 1.8 on page 16) of the NBG2105 to select the operation mode. Use the Router Operation Mode screen to configure the selected mode. 3.2 What You Can Do • Router mode connects the local network to another network, like the Internet. See Section 3.3 on page 21 for details of this mode. • Access Point mode extends your network by allowing network devices to connect to the NBG2105 wirelessly. See Section 3.4 on page 24 for details of this mode. • Client mode enables the NBG2105 to be a wireless client to an upstream AP. See Section 3.5 on page 27 for details of this mode. • WISP + UR mode enables the NBG2105 to connect your local network to the Internet through an ISP's access point. UR provides Wi-Fi functionality to clients on the LAN side. See Section 3.6 on page 29 for details of this mode. Note: Choose your operation mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. If you select the incorrect operation mode you may not be able to connect to the Internet. When changing to another mode, the IP address of the NBG2105 changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the NBG2105 can be interrupted. Note: In WISP + UR and Client modes, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect. 3.3 Router Mode A router connects your local network with another network, such as the Internet. The router has two IP addresses, the LAN IP address and the WAN IP address. This mode offers services such as a firewall, QoS or DDNS. NBG2105 User's Guide 21