Airlink101 AWMB100 - Manual (Page 24)

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4 Wireless Modes of operation
Besides streaming audio around your home, the Music Bridge can be used as a
wireless access point. You can also use the Music Bridge as an Ethernet bridge and
connect a computer to the Ethernet port for wireless access to your router.
By default, the AirLink101 Music Bridge is configured as an Access Point. To change
your networking settings quickly and easily, you can go to the Wireless Audio Center
and run the Setup Wizard. If you want to configure advanced settings or even change
the mode of operation, you can use the web-based utility.
4.1 Access Point
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (computers with
wireless network adapters) to a wired network. Stations will only have Internet access if
the Access Point is connected to the Internet- see the example below.
To set the operation mode to Access Point, open the web utility and go to “Wireless
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Basic Settings”, and in the “Mode” field click the down arrow to select AP mode.
4.2 Client Mode
When in Client mode, AirLink101 Music Bridge can work like a wireless station, where it
allows a computer to send data from its wired connection to a wireless network.
Refer to the illustration below. Through AirLink101 Music Bridge AP1, Computer 1 can
communicate with another Access Point (AP2), and reach the Internet if AP2 is
connected to it.