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NSTALLING THE
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INI
R
OUTER
The Mini Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be set
through the web-based management interface. For information on setting
the mode suitable for your network environment, see “Operation Mode” on
page 50 .
◆ Router Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and
wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL
modem. This is the factory set default mode.
◆ Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to
wireless clients.
In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links to other Mini Broadband Routers,
and a wireless AP Client Mode for a link to another wireless network. These
advanced configurations are not described in this section, see “Network
Planning” on page 25 for more information.
In a basic configuration, how the Mini Broadband Router is connected
depends on the operating mode. The sections in this chapter describe
connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation.
S YSTEM R EQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
◆ An Internet access device (DSL or Cable modem) with an Ethernet port
connection.
◆ An up-to-date web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or above or Mozilla
Firefox 2.0 or above.