SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N - Manual (Page 32)

C HAPTER 3 | Installing the Mini Router
Bridge Mode Connections
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B RIDGE M ODE C ONNECTIONS
In Bridge Mode, the Mini Broadband Router operates as a wireless access
point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs
or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you can
then make a wireless connection to the Mini Broadband Router and access
the wired network resources, including local servers and the Internet.
In Bridge Mode, the Mini Broadband Router does not support gateway
functions on its WAN port. Both the LAN port and the WAN ports can be
connected to a local Ethernet LAN.
N OTE :
Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually
set using the web management interface.
Figure 12: Bridge Mode Connection
To connect the Mini Broadband Router for use as an access point, follow
these steps:
1. Using Ethernet cable connect the Mini Broadband Router’s LAN and
WAN ports to PCs. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch
to support more wired users.
2.
Power on the Mini Broadband Router by connecting the AC power
adapter and plugging it into a power source.
C AUTION :
Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini Broadband
Router. Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
When you power on the Mini Broadband Router, verify that the Power
LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as
described under “LED Indicators” on page 23 .
3. Set up wireless
devices
Notebook PC
2. Connect AC power
adapter to power source
1. Connect LAN and WAN ports
to PCs or an Ethernet LAN switch