NetComm NB6W - Manual (Page 119)

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Repeater
A repeater is an electronic device that receives a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a
higher level or higher power, so that the signal can cover longer distances without degradation.
Client D
Access Point A
LAN Backbone
Access Point B
Repeater
Client E
Client B Client C
Client A
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The example figure illustrates the relationship among the AP, the repeater, and the clients. In this
example, client A, B, and C can access AP-A, but client D and E cannot. In this case, AP-B works as
the repeater for AP-A, and thus client D and E may receive the signal smoothly.
The web page allows you to configure the wireless distribution system for the wireless network.
AP mode:
Choose an AP mode that you would like to use.