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CHAPTER 5 Router Modes 5.1 Overview This chapter introduces the different modes available on your Router. First, the term "mode" refers to two things in this User's Guide. • Web Configurator mode. This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing Router features. • Device mode. This is the operating mode of your Router, or simply how the Router is being used in the network. 5.1.1 Web Configurator Modes This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes: • Easy. The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 6 on page 45 for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use the device. • Expert. Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the Router. Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User's Guide Chapter 3 on page 31 through Chapter 22 on page 155 discusses the screens in this mode. 5.1.2 Device Modes This refers to the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a: • Router. This is the default device mode of the Router. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 7.3 on page 58 to view the Status screen in this mode. • Access Point. Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the Router wirelessly. Go to Section 8.4 on page 68 view the Status screen in this mode. For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your Router, refer to Section 22.10 on page 163. The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert mode only. Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later. When changing to another mode, the IP address of the Router changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the Router can be interrupted. NBG6503 User's Guide 43